digital divide

"[Argues that] the race gap in computer science ... is one example of the way students of color are denied a wide range of occupational and educational futures. Margolis traces the interplay of school structures (such factors as course offerings and student-to-counselor ratios) and belief systems -- including teachers' assumptions about their students and students' assumptions about themselves [to show] how inequality is reproduced in America -- and how students and teachers, given the necessary tools, can change the system"--Provided by publisher.

Collects writings by leading thinkers and cultural commentators on the pros and cons of the social media revolution, covering topics ranging from reading skills and attention spans to cyberbullying and the digital playground.

The next generation of high-speed Internet services are expected to greatly enhance careers, education, and quality of life, yet millions of people around the world may be left behind as they are still offline completely or can only afford slow dial-up or wireless smart phone connections.