The Digital Divide
Examining the geographic disparities in access to information and communication technologies.
Key Questions
- Analyze the geographic factors contributing to the digital divide within and between countries.
- Evaluate the social and economic consequences of unequal access to digital technologies.
- Design strategies to bridge the digital divide in underserved geographic areas.
Common Core State Standards
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