Chapter 1.3 Digital divide

Question 1

Examples of ICTs

Answer 1

• The Hardware and software required for modern computing.
• knowledge to use hardware and software.
• network of people that provide support forICT user
• computer training and skill development
• sufficient technical infrastructure, including relatable power supply and modern telephony systems.

Question 2

Ways it can be reduced

Answer 2

• person is given access to ICT
• some form of technical assistance is provided.
• there I support from user’s social group.

Question 3

When did this divide start to show?

Answer 3

Since the year of 200, enormous growth in popularity of mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other digital electronic products. All which have widened the gap between those who ‘have’ and those who ‘don’t’

Question 4

Groups in Australia that are disadvantaged to ICT?

Answer 4

• Homeless people.
• People living on welfare.
• Visually impaired people.
• Those who have low income (poor)
• Those who suffer from mental conditions.

Question 5

How can we help those groups?

Answer 5

• for blind people: We can have a robotic assistant or assistant supporting them.
• homeless people: Have an Internet cafe where Internet can be shared for a limited time, free or charge.

Question 6

What is the digital divide?

Answer 6

The gap between people who have access to Information and communication technologies (ICT) and those who for many reasons don’t.