Communities for the New Century.

Bishop, Ann Peterson

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Publication Date: 2000

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Communities for the New Century.

Bishop, Ann Peterson

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v43 n5 p472-78 Feb 2000

Discusses making community networking a reality for all citizens, noting ways to reduce the digital divide that segments computer use along socioeconomic lines. Lists 4 insights that may help in the design and implementation of community services devoted to computer access and training. Notes a website on community networking, and recent literature on how people adopt and adapt computers. (SR)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Technology, Low Income, Socioeconomic Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General

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Language: English

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