Lesson 1.5

Question 1

In 2006 web-consultant Jakob Nielsen wrote an article that described the digital divide in three separate areas. What are they?

Answer 1

1. Economic divide
2. usability divide
3. empowerment divide

Question 2

Describe economic divide.

Answer 2

Paywall to use certain technologies. Like some people can afford a computer and others can.

Question 3

Describe usability divide.

Answer 3

Some people won’t be able to use certain technology as the tech is too advanced and complicated for them.

Question 4

What did the Miniwatts Marketing Group identify as problems or solutions to the digital divide?

Answer 4

1. Social mobility - lack of computer education hurts poorer children
2. democracy - healthier democracy when people have internet access.
   3.Economic growth - more internet use can help provide a shortcut to economic advancement. Technology can give advantages to companies.

Question 5

What is the digital divide?

Answer 5

Simple as the separation of those who have access to the global network and those who don’t

Question 6

The E.U. created an initiative called the European 2020 strategy focused on the digital divide. What 5 areas does it target?

Answer 6

1. research and development
2. climate and energy
3. education
4. social inclusion
5. poverty reduction