[DMEC] Essay Quotes: Digital Divide & Access
While there were only 14 winning essays, the majority of the over 130 essays offered some insight into and perspective on the role of digital media amongst today's teens. The following is a collection of some of the best quotes around the topic of Digital Divide & Access.
Veroo E., Teen Second Life:
Libraries offer computers and Internet for use. Many people without a home computer can use those. But they don't have as much access and they can't do as much as they would if it was their home computer.
Max S., Bob Jones High, Madison, Alabama:
Everyone in the world should have the power of technology.
Emmanuel P., Kokomo, Indiana:
If a person does not know how to operate a computer it is more than likely that they will probably never get an office job.
Sabienne B., Brooklyn, New York:
My use of any digital media is very limited. Because of a lack of time, I am not able to explore the digital media world as much as other youth and I’m not very proud of it. Every time I use the computer I have to have someone help me with my research. Sometimes it’s embarrassing. Look. at other teens being able to do it, I feel like I’m missing something.
Mike H., Louisville, Kentucky:
Technology is an integral part of my life, and only by using it can I truly be ready for the future.
