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Community Service for Computer Scientists
As
growth occurs in the various segments of society, the nation has
witnessed corresponding growth in what has become known as the
"digital divide." This is the difference in resources that
gives some groups much greater access to technology and information
resources.
In
order to raise awareness of the technological impact of the information
age, the Computer Science Program at Aurora University has been awarded
an ACI partnership grant. Under the direction of Dr. John W. Gudenas,
this project is designed to help local community agencies that are
involved with instruction in information technology bridge this digital
divide.
This website has been created as part of the project, and lists
many local Fox Valley community service
agencies and their missions as well as ways for interested parties
to volunteer their services to these agencies.
Curriculum
material has also been developed and added to graduating computer
science students' capstone coursework. This material was designed to
create an awareness of the relation of information technology to
society. It offers instruction to students in possible solutions to the
digital divide by focusing attention in the community. The syllabus
for this course is also posted on the grant web site.
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