The Digital Divide

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  1. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    The Challenge of Technology and Equity
  2. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    The Challenge of Technology and Equity
  3. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
    The Challenge of Technology and Equity
  4. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    Information technology is influencing the way many of us live and work today.
  5. apply
    employ for a particular purpose
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  6. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  7. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  8. reservation
    the act of setting aside for some future occasion
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  9. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  10. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    We use the Internet to look and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest.
  11. communicate
    transfer to another
    We use e-mail and the Internet to communicate instantaneously with friends and business associates around the world.
  12. associate
    bring or come into action
    We use e-mail and the Internet to communicate instantaneously with friends and business associates around the world.
  13. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    Computers are commonplace in homes and the workplace.
  14. commonplace
    completely ordinary and unremarkable
    Computers are commonplace in homes and the workplace.
  15. exponentially
    in a manner of rapid growth
    ¨Although the number of Internet users is growing exponentially each year,most of the world’s population does not have access to computers or the Internet.
  16. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    ¨Although the number of Internet users is growing exponentially each year,most of the world’s population does not have access to computers or the Internet.
  17. access
    the right to enter
    ¨Although the number of Internet users is growing exponentially each year,most of the world’s population does not have access to computers or the Internet.
  18. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Only 6 percent of the population in developing countries are connected to telephones.
  19. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    Only 6 percent of the population in developing countries are connected to telephones.
  20. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
    Only 6 percent of the population in developing countries are connected to telephones.
  21. household
    a social unit living together in a residence
    Although more than 94 percent of U.S. households have a telephone, only 42 percent have personal computers at home and 26 percent have Internet access.
  22. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
    Although more than 94 percent of U.S. households have a telephone, only 42 percent have personal computers at home and 26 percent have Internet access.
  23. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    The lack of what most of us would consider a basic communications necessity—the telephone—does not occur just in developing nations.
  24. communications
    the discipline that studies transmitting information
    The lack of what most of us would consider a basic communications necessity—the telephone—does not occur just in developing nations.
  25. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
    The lack of what most of us would consider a basic communications necessity—the telephone—does not occur just in developing nations.
  26. occur
    come to pass
    The lack of what most of us would consider a basic communications necessity—the telephone—does not occur just in developing nations.
  27. native
    belonging to one by birth
    On some Native American reservations only 60 percent of the residents have a telephone.
  28. resident
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
    On some Native American reservations only 60 percent of the residents have a telephone.
  29. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
    The move to wireless connections may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to equipment costs.
  30. remove
    take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off
    The move to wireless connections may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to equipment costs.
  31. barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
    The move to wireless connections may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to equipment costs.
  32. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
    The move to wireless connections may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to equipment costs.
  33. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
    Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households.
  34. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
    Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households.
  35. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households.
  36. low
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
    Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households.
  37. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
    Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000 have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households.
  38. college
    an institution of higher education
    Nearly half of college-educated people have Internet access, compared to 6 percent of those with only some high school education.
  39. educate
    give knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
    Nearly half of college-educated people have Internet access, compared to 6 percent of those with only some high school education.
  40. education
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
    Nearly half of college-educated people have Internet access, compared to 6 percent of those with only some high school education.
  41. Hispanic
    an American whose first language is Spanish
    Thirty percent of white households, 11 percent of black households, and 13 percent of Hispanic households have access.
  42. segment
    one of several parts that fit with others to make a whole
    Teens and children are the two fastest-growing segments of Internet users.
  43. digital
    relating to or performed with the fingers
    The digital divide between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location.
  44. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
    The digital divide between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location.
  45. base
    lowest support of a structure
    The digital divide between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location.
  46. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
    The digital divide between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location.
  47. minority
    being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
    Only 16 percent of the rural poor, rural and central city minorities, young householders, and singleparent female households are connected.
  48. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    Another problem that exacerbates these disparities is that African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans hold few of the jobs in information technology.
  49. exacerbate
    make worse
    Another problem that exacerbates these disparities is that African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans hold few of the jobs in information technology.
  50. disparity
    inequality or difference in some respect
    Another problem that exacerbates these disparities is that African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans hold few of the jobs in information technology.
  51. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    Women hold about 20 percent of these jobs and are receiving fewer than 30 percent of the computer science degrees.
  52. degree
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
    Women hold about 20 percent of these jobs and are receiving fewer than 30 percent of the computer science degrees.
  53. oppressed
    burdened psychologically or mentally
    The result is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation.
  54. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
    The result is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation.
  55. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
    The result is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation.
  56. salary
    fixed payment for services
    The result is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation.
  57. graduation
    the successful completion of a program of study
    The result is that women and members of the most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation.
  58. baccalaureate
    an academic degree on completion of undergraduate studies
    Baccalaureate candidates with degrees in computer science were offered the highest salaries of all new college graduates in 1998 at $44,949.
  59. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
    Baccalaureate candidates with degrees in computer science were offered the highest salaries of all new college graduates in 1998 at $44,949.
  60. graduate
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
    Baccalaureate candidates with degrees in computer science were offered the highest salaries of all new college graduates in 1998 at $44,949.
  61. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Do similar disparities exist in schools?
  62. exist
    have a presence
    Do similar disparities exist in schools?
  63. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    The number of classrooms with Internet connections differs by the income level of students.
  64. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free lunches at a school to determine income level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools with more affluent students have wired classrooms as those with high concentrations of low-income students.
  65. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free lunches at a school to determine income level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools with more affluent students have wired classrooms as those with high concentrations of low-income students.
  66. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free lunches at a school to determine income level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools with more affluent students have wired classrooms as those with high concentrations of low-income students.
  67. concentration
    the spatial property of being crowded together
    Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free lunches at a school to determine income level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools with more affluent students have wired classrooms as those with high concentrations of low-income students.
  68. require
    have need of
    It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and information technologies.
  69. equality
    the quality of being the same in quantity, value, or status
    It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and information technologies.
  70. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
    It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and information technologies.
  71. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
    It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and information technologies.
  72. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    It will require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and information technologies.
  73. promote
    assign to a higher position
    If computers and the Internet are to be used to promote equality, they will have to become accessible to populations that cannot currently afford the equipment which needs to be updated every three years or so.
  74. accessible
    capable of being reached
    If computers and the Internet are to be used to promote equality, they will have to become accessible to populations that cannot currently afford the equipment which needs to be updated every three years or so.
  75. currently
    at this time or period
    If computers and the Internet are to be used to promote equality, they will have to become accessible to populations that cannot currently afford the equipment which needs to be updated every three years or so.
  76. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
    If computers and the Internet are to be used to promote equality, they will have to become accessible to populations that cannot currently afford the equipment which needs to be updated every three years or so.
  77. interact
    do something together or with others
    Students will have to be interacting with the technology in authentic settings.
  78. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
    Students will have to be interacting with the technology in authentic settings.
  79. setting
    the physical position of something
    Students will have to be interacting with the technology in authentic settings.
  80. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    If it is used in culturally relevant ways, all students can benefit from its power.
  81. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    If it is used in culturally relevant ways, all students can benefit from its power.
Created on Fri Jan 04 07:57:52 EST 2013 (updated Fri Jan 04 08:12:04 EST 2013)

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