SXSW 2012 - How The Other 1/2 Lives - Touring The Digital Divide

How The Other 1/2 Lives - Touring The Digital Divide
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Dual
Organizer	Jessamyn West – Tunbridge Public Library
Description	People who have been online since there was an online have no idea about the day-to-day realities of people just learning about computers. Two librarians, one rural and one urban, will talk about the challenges they face teaching basic technology skills and doing usability testing with brand new technology users.
Questions Answered	What's it like learning to use a computer in 2009? How can I teach novice users basic computer skills? What are non-profit organizations doing to bridge the digital divide? How bad is the digital divide? How many people still don't have computers or broadband access? Why should I care about people who don't know how to use technology? What impediments exist for newer technology learners? What are libraries doing to teach basic technology skills? Who are the other players involved in basic technology instruction? What are the unique issues affecting the digitial divide in both urban and rural settings?
Level	Beginner
Category	Accessibility / Web Standards, Digital Divide, Non-Profits, Social Issues

How The Other 1/2 Lives - Touring The Digital Divide