LIVING IN THE I.T. ERA WEEK 5 & 6 Flashcards
is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern ICT and those that don’t orhave restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers and the Internet.
Digital divide
Dimensions of Digital Divide
ACCESS
USAGE
SKILLS
RELEVANCE
The availability of devices and internet infrastructure.
ACCESS
How people use technology for education, employment, and daily life.
USAGE
Digital literacy and the ability to use technology effectively.
SKILLS
The extent to which technology meets the needs of individuals and communities.
RELEVANCE
The digital divides is often seen to exist along the following lines:
Between rich and poor communities
Between males and females
Between those in cities and those in rural areas
Between rich and poor individual
Between physically challenged and without disability
Between literates and illiterates
Stages of Digital Divide
By: Jakob Nielsen
Economic Divide
Usability Divide
Empowerment Divide
Causes of Digital Divide
Education
Geographical Restrictions
Digital Literacy
Income Levels
Motivation and General Interest
Impact of Digital Divide
EDUCATION
ECONOMY
CULTURE
SOCIETY
SOCIAL
Students without access to digital tools and the internet may struggle to keep up with their digitally literate peers. This can result in lower educational outcomes and reduced opportunities for future success
EDUCATION
Access to digital resources and skills is increasingly important in the modern job market. Those who lack digital access are often excluded from well-paying jobs and economic opportunities. This can lead to increased income inequality.
ECONOMY
In an increasingly interconnected world, those without digital access may become socially isolated. They may miss out on social interactions, news, and cultural experiences that are facilitated by digital technologies.
SOCIAL
Loss of social opportunities, deepening stratification, barriers to digital literacy, and reduced economic growth.
SOCIETY
Digital technologies are instrumental in preserving cultural heritage and knowledge. Those without access may struggle to document and protect their cultural heritage or access digital resources for learning.
CULTURE
