The Digital Divide among Students during COVID-19

Using These Sources:
Lake, Victoria and Shelmith Makori. “The Digital Divide among Students during COVID-19.” Everything’s an Argument with Readings, edited by Andrea A. Lunsford et al., 8th ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2020, pp. 604-608.

“COVID-19 Exposes Digital Divide for Rural, Low-Income Students.” NBC News, 17 Apr. 2020, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/covid-19-exposes-digital-divide-rural-low-income-students-n1186926Links to an external site..

Orenstein, Peggy. “I Tweet, Therefore I Am.” Everything’s an Argument with Readings, edited by Andrea A. Lunsford et al., 8th ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2020, pp. 622-626.

“Online Education.” Issues & Controversies, Infobase, 7 Feb. 2022, icof.infobase.com/articles/QXJ0aWNsZVRleHQ6MTYzMzg=. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

Essay Prompt and Instructions:
Lake and Makori’s essay, “The Digital Divide among Students during COVID-19,” looks specifically at equity and technological access issues during the COVID-19 pandemic (604-08). Taking these ideas into account, explain the digital divide discussed and then extend that conversation. How does the digital divide influence not only education, but also other aspects of life. In what ways have we seen this magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic? Be specific in your response.

Criteria
A successfully written paper will contain the following components:

-Length of your essay should be four-to-five pages, typed, doubled-spaced, with proper MLA formatting, heading, and Works Cited page.
-The essay should contain a strong thesis statement that responds completely to the essay prompt.
-Make use of your skills of critical thinking and analysis to respond fully to the prompt.
-Unless sharing personal experience or anecdotes, there should be no first person used in this essay.
-When using your sources, please make sure you synthesize them. This means having the sources in conversation with another and blended among paragraphs. You should not deal with only one source per paragraph; otherwise, it begins to read like a summary of each source.
-Use at least two direct quotes from each source to adequately support your argument. Make sure you include proper attribution, citation, and commentary with your quotes.
-Use strong grammar, punctuation, and spelling to the best of your ability.

My Working Thesis:
The digital divide discussed in Lake and Makori’s essay not only affects education but also has huge affects on access to healthcare, job opportunities, and social connections. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified these inequalities, showing the urgent need for policymakers to address these issues and ensure equal access to technology for all individuals.

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