LESSON 3 ; UNIT4 Flashcards
refers to the time lag between the innovation of a new technology and the acquisition by a country.
technology gap
The technology gap that occurs in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT).
digital divide
These days, young people seem to always have the urge to keep up with the latest trend in technology.
Among Persons of the Same Age Group or Among Peers
an economic and social inequality regarding the access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies.
digital divide
The divide happening between different countries or regions of the world
global digital divide
The technology gap is noticeably growing among different groups of people who spend time studying together:
Among Students, Teachers, and Schools
Same age groups or sets of peers follow the lead of young people.
Among Persons of Different Age Groups or Generations
Technology gap between different generations is felt even more strongly in the context of our families.
Among Members of the Same Family
The technology gap is only one aspect of the growing gap between the rich and the poor.
Among Members of the Same Community or Country
Some big companies equipped with far advanced technology have taken a lead in our local market
Among Companies within the Same Country
foreign companies from these developed countries deliberately impose a time lag in the improvement of their current technology.
Among Different Countries in the World
is an individual who was born before the widespread adoption of digital technology.
digital immigrant
1925 – 1945 (Builders and War Babies)
silent generation
1946 – 1964
baby boomers
1965 – 1979
generation x baby buster
