An Analysis of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's Role in Bridging the Digital Divide

Authors

Antoine J. Alston, NC A&T State UniversityFollow
Lashawn Hilton, NC A&T State UniversityFollow
Chastity Warren English, NC A&T State UniversityFollow
Chanda Elbert, Texas A&M UniversityFollow
Dexter Wakefield, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFollow

Volume

49

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.06.17

Abstract

The study reported here sought to determine the perception of North Carolina County Cooperative Extension directors in regard to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's role in bridging the digital divide. It was perceived by respondents that variables such as income, education, gender, disability status, race/ethnicity, age, and geographic location (rural versus urban) are major factors in the digital divide. Recommendations are made regarding North Carolina Cooperative Extension forming partnerships in order to narrow the digital divide in its regions, in addition to developing educational programming efforts in this area for all clientele served.

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Recommended Citation

Alston, A. J., Hilton, L., English, C. W., Elbert, C., & Wakefield, D. (2011). An Analysis of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's Role in Bridging the Digital Divide. The Journal of Extension, 49(6), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.06.17