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About This Project
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This project was created for a final in my English 356 class at Washington State University. It combines elements of final option 1, a public service website, option 11, news worthy event or situation in the US, and option 12, which is a self tailored final. The goal of this page is to help raise awareness of a topic many people don’t realize exists, as well as provide direction to those currently experiencing problems with the digital divide, or people who know others in need. The list on the “Help in Your Area” page is specifically tailored to the South Puget Sound area of western Washington, but I’ve provided some links below that deal with a more national level. This project is scheduled to be turned in on April 21st, 2008, but I will maintain it for some time following this. If you have any links to add, or know the contact information of another party willing to help, please feel free to email me at roblarsen@gmail.com
Thanks for reading, and here is to hoping we can stop the digital divide before the gap gets any larger!
All current market numbers (prices and wages) were provided by Newegg.com and Wikipedia. If you are trying to build a computer, buy a computer, or look for cheaper alternatives if you’re struggling with digital divide related issues, I implore you to check Newegg.com as well as retail stores. While they may not always have the absolute best price, they often have sales and their service is always amazing. I’ve built my last two computers almost exclusively off parts ordered from Newegg, and I recommend you give them a shot.
Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/
Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.com/
The following links were used directly for reference over the course of this final project. For more information, please feel free to visit any of these links.
Recertified: eMachines D5239
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883114059
List of U.S.A. minimum wages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S.A._minimum_wages
Reconsidering the Terms of the Debate
http://www.wsu.edu/~fking1/monroe%5B1%5D.pdf
Seattle Community Technology
http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/TechMap/search/tblTechCenterInfolist.asp?cmd=reset
Seattle Community Network
http://www.scn.org/
Welcome to Digital Promise
http://www.digital-promise.org/index.htm
Microsoft Donates More Than $3 Million in Software to Aid Low-Income Students Seeking Post-Secondary Education
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2000/Feb00/TRIOdonatePR.mspx
Federal TRIO Programs
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
Resources | Digital Promise
http://www.digital-promise.org/dpResources.htm
Larger Groups
These are groups working to stop the problems with digital diversity on a larger level (beyond the Pacific Northwest). Both sites contain a lot of information useful to anyone trying to learn more on the topic.
CTCNet
http://www.ctcnet.org/
A national group designed to help improve technology access and neighborhoods. They provide access to many smaller local groups, and help these groups work together for the common goal of stopping the digital divide.
Plugged In
http://www.pluggedin.org/
Originally based in East Palo Alto, Plugged in is one of the most recognized and largest groups helping provide technology access in California. While they are still basically centered in California, the site offers a lot of useful information for anyone looking for ways to get involved. They also have the advantage of being backed by companies like Hewlett-Packard, giving them valuable resources other groups might be lacking.
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