The digital divide is a mother that is 45 and cant get a job because she doesn't know how to use a computer. It is an immigrant who doesn't know he can call his family for free. It is a child that cant resolve his homework because he doesn't have access to information.
Why does the digital divide happen.
1. cant afford
2. dont know how to use
3. dont know the benfits
5 billion people have never touched a computer.
The internet should not be a privilege it should be a Right.
A lot of trash talking on OLPC (one laptop per child)
RIA learning centers in the Spanish world.
6,150 Computers
1to1 only helps 6,150 people but with RIA community centers the reached 130,000 users.
Allende finds it takes 72 hours to create a digital citizen with training on computers. people have stigmas and fears afterwards as well and Allende provides support facilitators to help people break down the digital divide.
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Why does the digital divide happen.
1. cant afford
2. dont know how to use
3. dont know the benfits
5 billion people have never touched a computer.
The internet should not be a privilege it should be a Right.
A lot of trash talking on OLPC (one laptop per child)
RIA learning centers in the Spanish world.
6,150 Computers
1to1 only helps 6,150 people but with RIA community centers the reached 130,000 users.
Allende finds it takes 72 hours to create a digital citizen with training on computers. people have stigmas and fears afterwards as well and Allende provides support facilitators to help people break down the digital divide.
The model for his RIA community centers
For more information visit wiki