Technology Youth Foundation seeks university professors to work together address the "Digital Divide Issue"

    /24-7PressRelease/ - SPARTANBURG, SC, July 12, 2008 - Delta Beta Lambda Foundation formed in February 2008 seeks the following objectives: (1) to provide access to the new technologies in ways that enable low-income youths to become active producers rather than passive users, (2) to use the new technologies to improve the dialogue between technology companies and low-income youth, (3) to help low-income youths to exploit the entrepreneurial and educational potential of information technologies, (4) to develop approaches to education that take advantage of the educational capabilities of the gaming and computer technologies, and (5) to promote the computers, gaming platforms and game development applications that foster educational development. The Board of Directors approves this initiative as one of the many steps needs to address this "Digital Divide Issue".

Team Mission
To provide a nucleation point for university professors, doctoral candidates and technology professionals with similar interests and background in areas of Technology, Urban Planning, Game Design , Digital Media and Science
Delta Beta Lambda board believes that the universities can become a leader in establishing nation-wide research and core components, to effectively address the "Digital Divide" issue.

Team Objectives
As a first step, it is necessary to bring together groups who are likely to play a pivotal role in developing academic and research programs to address the "Digital Divide" issue.
Develop effective communication between academic professors around the world so that new ideas can be identified and developed, the ability and willingness of service, governmental and educational organizations to recognize and support new initiatives, and the availability of the resources necessary to implement and sustain "Digital Divide" program.

Team Goals
Improve Access Technology for Low-income and disabled youth
Develop complete and accurate research in order identify service areas
Providing research and case studies that show how digital tools and applications can improve low income youth and family education, health, employment, and civic opportunities.
Explore opportunities for collaborative research
Review the research findings of the various committee members
Discuss developments in Technology and its impact on the "Digital Divide"

Academic Areas
Urban Planning
Technology & Science
Game Design & Digital Entertainment
Team Participants
Assist in establishing research guidelines that cover evaluation of community centers, educational institutions and local and state governments that service low-income youth.
Utilization of our unique academic team blog to share research and information as it relates to our academic areas.
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Discuss developments in Technology and its impact on the "Digital Divide" with our team members.

We are seeking team members to start this important mission.
If interest feels free to call us 1-866-658-1521 Toll or Email: [email protected]

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