Is the educational gap between developed and developing countries widening due to technology?

Do you think people are really getting that much smarter in the 'developed' world because of computers and technology?? - I dont think so, I think the educational gap is decreasing.

This depends on the country. Not all 'developing' countries are the same. There are vast differences between the technological development levels of countries in Asia and Latin America, compared to those in Africa. However, on the whole, I would say that the educational gap is not widening but decreasing all over the world.

Yes they're not all the same. But in the end they're all developin countries.

Good point on the educational gap.

No - computers are reaching more and more parts of the world allowing access to masses of educational material ending the dependnce on expensive books.

That's right, but if you can't afford to buy a computer and a get internet access, then it doesn't help at all...

Not sure what your trying to say there?

well, using India as an example - if you actually have some money then it is much easier to compete with developed countries.

Previously just having money wasn;t enough, the training + teaching just wasn't available - now, all you need is access t

I agree, India is a good example - the skills gap between the rich and the poor is huge. If you have the money then you can obtain the exact same skills as someone from a "developed" country.

I think its more a case of the gap widening between the rich and the poor within those countries - Coming from a developing country, if you can afford the tech you can compete on a level playing field with someone from a "developed" nation

no, i don't think it is - as technology is brining people together and allowing a transfer of skills and knowledge. Anyway, we all know that we can't spell!