This week we read about the idea of a digital divide and whether one exists etc.  We also took a trivia quiz ... which was a fun way to learn some internet facts!  I would like to branch my discussion off one of our readings (Digital Divide and Students' Technology use) ..as this article focused on a group of kids and a comparison of suburban and rural school systems, internet use etc.  The study found that students in suburban schools had more effective experiences with the internet as they had internet access at home etc.  I think this brings us to the idea of how important it is for the administration to push programs that get internet and computers in the home.  It is almost scary to think that students would not have this capability and access as the internet is so vitally important to our future, the students future etc.  I was thinking about ways that school systems could help with this issue ... and I think it would be worthwhile for schools to invest in computers for students who could not afford computers in the home ... perhaps on a loan basis?  I think the implications of this idea would be positive as perhaps the parents in the home have not had much access to computers and will be able to see the benefits of a computer etc ... perhaps giving them incentive to purchase one on their own.  Of course this is optomistic ... but why not hope for the best ... and try for the best?  Somewhere along the way ... we need to change ... we need to switch our educational focus and make technology a focus ... our number one tool.  I thought it was interesting about how the article said that when it all comes down to it ... technology in the classroom still remains with the comfortability of the teacher and their willingness to push technology ... do you hear that teachers!  I think it is exciting that we have this opportunity to provide our students with this tool ... it will be the tool of their future ... that is our job ... prepare students for the future.  Let's do this!