Two of the Emerging Technologies that can be used to close Digital Divide are:

1. Expand Access at School

Schools with a high percentage of students without home Internet
access need to be proactive in providing robust, ubiquitous access during the school day.
Internet connectivity needs to be available where students work both before and after
school. Offer wireless access in study halls, the cafeteria, and the library throughout the
day. Some school districts serving large rural populations have added cellular wireless
connectivity to school buses, creating "rolling study halls" for students as they ride to and
from home or activities.

2. Inform Parents About Low-Cost Access

Some nonprofit organizations are working with telecommunication providers to make
Internet connectivity affordable for families who qualify for free- and reduced-price school
lunch programs. This organization, active in 49 states, has as its mission "to eliminate the
digital divide by making high-speed, low-cost Internet service and computers and free
digital literacy courses accessible to all unconnected Americans." Providing devices for
students doesn't completely bridge the digital divide; educators also need to help students
and families obtain home connectivity.