It's evident that technology will continue to be as important in the future as it is now. But what about those in the global population who cannot afford or even understand the basics of computing? The digital divide is growing, as is digital literacy. What can be done to allow everyone equal access to the Internet? And just as importantly, who will be the ones to teach digital literacy skills to a burgeoning population? As the Internet (as we know it) becomes more embedded in our everyday lives, there will certainly be others who will be left behind. Read and watch the resources below to learn more about the growing problem of the digital divide in the increasingly connected world of the internet and social media.

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Internet of Everything: True Stories of the Connected - Closing the Digital Divide in Cambodia

Get a read on this - Libraries bridging the digital divide

New York City's plan to bridge the digital divide with WiFi

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