This is Me at NECC……
10 07 2008Wow, this strip says it all. I don’t think people really understand. How can we combat diversity when those that are diverse are left out of the equation? Check out this link. Diversity? Is this true? Really? This is my reality. How can we as a community of educators work together to change the disconnect?
You know I thought about this while I was walking through the halls. Even snapped a picture to look at after I went back to the hotel.
Question: Is the divide or imbalance with technology an socio-economic one?
Referring to Ms. Sansonetti’s astute inquiry,
I have to answer a question with a question, I’m afraid…
Is the divide due to a reason deeper than a socio-economic one?
Not to sound snide or rhetorical, because I don’t really expect an answer to that, but the initial question addresses race, not socio-economics, which seems pretty broad. I don’t dare to delve into statistics pertaining to why it seems that certain racial groups are “left out” of the tech field as a whole, be it skin color and/or socio-economic reasons; such a topic would necessitate extensive research…
I do, however, believe that race is definitely the predicate for any other reason(s).