DIGITAL DIVIDE &SOCIAL MEDIAACCESSIBILITY Flashcards
Before the late 20th century, digital divide
referred chiefly to the division between those
with and without
telephone access;
After the late ______, the term began to be used
mainly to describe the split between those with
and without _____.
1990s, Internet access.
Inequality in access to the Internet and ICT is
known as the _____
digital divide
Digital divide affects _______
52% of women and 42% of men
what are the causes and types of digital divide
1) Access Divide
2) Use Divide
3) Quality of Use Gap
It refers to the possibilities that people have to
access this resource.
Access divide
Access Divide emphasizes the _____ between people and between countries
socioeconomic differences
It refers to the lack of digital skills
Use Divide
The ITU points out that there are __ countries in which more than half of their inhabitants do not know how to attach a file to an email
40
Sometimes they have the digital skills to find their
way around the Internet, but not the knowledge
to make good use of and get the most out of it.
Quality of Use Gap
It is a form of poverty and social exclusion,
Technological Discrimination
Consequences of the Digital Divide
- Lack of Communication and Isolation
- Barriers to studies and knowledge
- accentuates social differences
Strategies on Bridging the Digital Divide
- Digital Literacy Programs
- Alliance for affordable internet (A4AI)
- Free Basics
- Starlink
STRATEGIES
Designed to teach individuals how
to effectively and safely use digital
technologies.
Digital Literacy Programs
STRATEGIES
This project aims to lower the cost
of broadband in specific areas in
Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)
STRATEGIES
This initiative, promoted by Facebook and other technology companies, aims to provide free access to a number of websites through a mobile application.
Free Basics
STRATEGIES
This project, promoted by tycoon Elon Musk, is launching satellites into space to provide high-speed Internet and global coverage at affordable prices.
Starlink
It is the practice of designing and developing social media content and posts that provide a smooth, inclusive experience for everyone.
Social Media Accessibility
One in four Americans lives with a disability and according to Pew Research, ____ with a disability report owning a laptop, and ___ use a smartphone.
62% of adults, 72%
In other words: without inclusive social media,you risk ______ members of your audience,
alienating
BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESSIBILITY
- Add Alt Text to Images
- Make Your Text Accessible
- Be Mindful of Emojis
- Add Closed Caption and Subtitles to Videos
- Create Visuals with High Contrast
- Avoid Viral Trends that are Inaccessible
- Make Your Images Inclusive
BEST PRACTICES
___ is a short yet informative description of an image that screen readers use to describe that image on social media.
Alt text
BEST PRACTICES
While playing around with typography on your website or social posts can be trendy,fancy fonts can be a nightmare for screenreaders.
Make your text accessible
BEST PRACTICES
Consider this: every emoji has a description assigned to it, like alt text to an image.
Be Mindful of Emojis
