Having access to information and communication technology, is the beginning, but without the skill set and literacy the digital divide widens and prevails.
In the times that we live in it is pretty much agreed that having access and the skills to utilize ICTs is imperative. Individuals who do not have the skills will be behind their counterparts.
So where do schools come in? School is the place where most people pick up the skills and tools to be productive member of society, however in todays society having digital skills is very much apart of thriving as an adult.
According to this article, the Norwegian school system is making a point to provide students with access to ICTs and develop their digital literacy.
Programming and other ICT related subject areas are projected to enter the European countries school day.
Into the Digital Divide 