ALT-C 2008: Rethinking the digital divide

The digital divide tends to be seen as a problem of access whose 'solution' will bring a myriad of benefits. The reality may be quite different: technology, once supplied, may fall into disuse; connectivity may be in short supply, or too costly; lack o...

The digital divide tends to be seen as a problem of access whose 'solution' will bring a myriad of benefits. The reality may be quite different: technology, once supplied, may fall into disuse; connectivity may be in short supply, or too costly; lack of uptake may be a conscious and rational decision. The digital divide is multidimensional, rather than being mainly or only about access.

The conference seeks to explore how under-served groups can make more effective use of learning technology. We ask you to select up to three of the dimensions listed below, each of which is followed by suggestions as to the kinds of issues that might be touched upon in a proposal. The suggestions give a glimpse of some current issues, but proposers are also invited to interpret the dimension flexibly, and to explore it in original ways when writing proposals.

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