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Wired for Service

October 2002
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 7

The Digital Divide: Why Does It Exist and How Can Classrooms Tackle It?
by Mary Zimmerle
Teaching students the causes of the digital divide allows them to think of innovative service-learning projects that will address the problem. Included are resources to help you teach about this issue effectively.
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Bridging the Gap: Making Effective Use of the Curriculum
by Tamara Haspels
On-site technology in the classroom benefits students and educators, making lessons more interesting and easier to plan.
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gURLs and Technology: Sparking Their Interest, Sustaining Their Resolve
by Mary Zimmerle
Strategies to get your female students involved and excited about technology through service-learning.
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Hopelessly Divided?
by Cynthia Wetmiller
A personal look at the digital divide...
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Digital Divide Basics
Three Excellent Resources
by Stephanie Gundry
There are plenty of resources about the digital divide on the web. Here are some of the most comprehensive and helpful.
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Resources for Bridging the Digital Divide in Schools
A look at some interesting resources for using technology in the classroom!
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Reflection Workshop
by Kristin Bachman
Join us in a workshop that will increase your understanding and comfort with service-learning reflection activities! Earn Act 48 hours.
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Urban Technology Project
Youth Bridging the Digital Divide Since 1996
by Jon Zemanek
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PSLA and EcoTech Service-Learning Trainings in Philadelphia
Save the Date!
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Social Action with Technology Listserv
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socialaction_with_technology