JSCH_V1_N1_RP4 Literacy Awakening: Narrowing the Literacy Divide among Rural Children Fatimah Hashim Journal on School Educational Technology 2230 – 7133 1 1 66 70 This paper describes an intervention program initiated to assist children from disadvantaged backgrounds attain early literacy skills. The pedagogy includes use of play and technology. Data shows significant gains in assessment scores after seven months. Implications for policy and practice are offered. June - August 2005 Copyright © 2005 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=940