Data Networking and Distance Cooperation:
Steps Towards Virtual Laboratories and Libraries

Realities in Industralized Countries

White House Education Press Release (April 17, 2000) on
THE IMPORTANCE OF BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND
CREATING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS

Better-educated Americans are more likely to be connected.

The divide between high and low-income Americans is significant.

Whites are more likely to be connected than African-Americans and Hispanics. (there is virtually no gap in computer ownership between white and African- American households earning more than $75,000).

Wealthier schools are more likely to be connected to the Internet than poorer schools.

People with disabilities are less likely to have access to technology.


© 2000 E. Canessa