Share Paper: Digital Divide in China and Taiwan: Case Study

1. Amy S. C. Leh, California State University San Bernardino, United States
2. Qi Guo, California State University San Bernardino, United States
3. Ying Wei, Yunnan Normal University, China

Abstract: During the past years, we often heard or read statements such as, “Technology advancement has been shortening distance among people and changing how we live and learn”. Does such a statement indeed apply to all learners on the globe? Do all learners on the globe have the technologies needed for successful learning? Our research aimed to evaluate the technology use of underrepresented students for learning and to draw professionals’ attention to digital divide issues and ethical issues in technology use. To examine the issues, we employed quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data was collected from students in two locations: Hualien ...