More than 1 million classrooms in the United States are without proper access to technology. As this generation of students moves into the workforce, they face a future where 77 percent of all jobs in the U.S. will require computer skills by 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The problem stems from social and economic circumstances that have created a gap between those with and without access to technology in schools. This gap is called the ‘digital divide’.

Providing students access to technology is an important step, but we’ve learned that it is only one part of the solution.

Verizon explored this issue in-depth while actively working to support schools through our Verizon Innovative Learning schools program. We’ve learned that providing devices and connectivity simply isn’t enough.

We’ve also discovered that teachers with devices and connectivity are not necessarily prepared to incorporate technology into their teaching.

Imagine you are a teacher in a school that has worked hard to get technology. But now that you finally have it in your classroom, you have no specific guidance on how it can help enhance teaching your students. How frustrating would that scenario be to you as the teacher? The student? The parent?