E-Learning for the Newly Underserved

Articles that describe the situation in America with respect to urban poor, recent immigrants, rural poverty, and some of the problems of using technology to provide education.

We can't let rural, urban poor keep quitting school

Immigrant students rally for in-state tuition

The Poverty Trap: An Interview with former President Clinton

Question: The underserved youth in urban centers have started to use technology, but what are those uses?

Blacks Turn to Internet Highway, And Digital Divide Starts to Close

Answer: They use technology in downloading songs and movies, instant messaging, social networking (myspace, etc.).

Question: How can these skills be translated into skills used in e-learning?