Digital Divides Video

      I enjoyed that the movie addressed the controversy involved with technical colleges. I thought it made the movie more respectable and credible because it showed the potential advantages and disadvantages associated with technical schools.  The film also helped reinforce several class concepts and key terms.  I liked how I could relate to the situations of the various students within the movie.  I also appreciated that the movie put an emphasis on how people entering the manufacturing workforce after high school have difficulties supporting their family.  Similarly, people entering the computer and technical workforce are often faced with adversity when it comes to keeping up/ahead of cutting age trends and endure a high level of competition.  Lastly, I enjoyed how the movie placed an importance on social skills, working in groups, and the application of learning directly into workforce situations.
      Kep was the immigrant who faced several challenges when he moved to America. He was trying to learn English and had never worked on a computer before he went to technical school. Kep embraced these new challenges and became passionate about his English class as well as computers. Kep had access to great connectivity and had the capability coupled with the desire to learn. Through school, he learned about how the content and competition of the computer industry created his urge for cutting edge innovation and context. He thrived in this environment receiving a full ride scholarship for college.
     Luisa left her "bonding" gang member role, found her love for computers, and began technical school as well. She came from a low income household and worked full-time while attending school. She was apart of the "racial ravine" by not owning a computer (at first). She fell behind in school because she was working so much and lost a potential job opportunity by not being able to master PhotoShop 4. This is a perfect example of the digital divide and how low income communities can put forth effort, but have trouble crossing over the divide.