The Digital Divide is all around us. It is the lack of education, access, and information provided to educators, students, and communities concerning technology. The Digital Divide brings out the age-old relationship between "the Haves" and "the Have Nots". It manifests itself in school districts across the globe where educators are unable to teach students or students are unable to understand how to use technology for their benefit. As educators, we need to lend a helping hand to others who need support. Just like performing community service in our local areas who need clothes, food, etc. NOW we need to also teach these people to understand how to use the technology that has been provided to work towards goals of literacy, test-taking, and overall comprehension. This in turn can lead to self-sufficiency.
Some solutions to the Digital Divide are to reduce the cost of technologies (i.e. computer or smartphone) so that more people can have access to it. Then there are some solutions that need to be worked on as a school district, community, or grade-level as whole. This is made up of the following:
1. Set Reachable Goals
2. Write Grants to the Government
3. Provide more Professional Development
4. After School Technology Programs
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