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The following pages showcase the results of student research on the "Digital Divide" in their schools and communities. These young researchers located places in their communities that provide access to technology for students and other citizens. Additionally, this section includes a Special Feature on Testing, which hosts letters written to Governor Davis regarding the high school exit exam.
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:. Toluca Lake Elementary School
(LAUSD, Local District B)
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<< Special Feature on Testing >>
:. Santa Monica High School
(Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)
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| Animation's History by Courtney Case
Animation Essay by Ramiro Vaca
Fifth grade students, Courtney Case and Ramiro Vaca, investigate the history of animation and computer graphics.
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 Letters to Governor Davis Re: the HSEE
High School students write letters to Governor Davis expressing their views on the High School Exit Exam imposed on students beginning with this year's freshman class. |
:. Roosevelt High School
(LAUSD, Local District H)
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:. UCLA
(Jackie Robinson Scholars)
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East LA Youth and Family Center
by Armando Soriano
Armando researches access and the availability of computer centers in East Los Angeles. |
Teaching Others About the Digital Divide
by Lynda R. Montes
Montes reflects on how UCLA students approached the task of teaching other college students about the issues surrounding the "Digital Divide." |
:. Lennox Middle School
(Lennox District)
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June 7 @ UCLA
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Classroom Use of Computers by Helen, Brisa, Mariela, Yessenia, Kathy and Stephanie
Lennox Middle School students explore how various classrooms in the same school use computers differently.
Places to Use Computers in Lennox
compiled by Alfredo
Alfredo lists places, times, and availability of computer labs in Lennox. His project was used in class to discuss the "Digital Divide." |
Digital Divide Summit On June 7th, 200 students and ten parents from nine Los Angeles area schools attended Teaching to Change LA's Digital Divide Summit. Each school made a short presentation on their definition of the "Digital Divide" and offering suggestions for how to bridge this gap. Additionally, a panel of community members and researchers answered questions posed to them by the summit participants. |
