Bridging the digital divide through the use of Chromebooks in Ethiopia

Providing educational resources to students in developing economies is a challenge for educators, librarians, and information technology specialists, but one that can be resolved through the use of technology and sometimes even in spite of technology. This is especially true in rural communities. Print resources are expensive to purchase, not easily available locally, and costly to ship from a distance. Too frequently, donated materials are out of date and go unused taking up valuable shelf space. Technological solutions show promise, but also have limitations due to initial expenses related to setup, equipment upgrades or maintenance, unstable electrical power, lack of...