MODULE 4 Flashcards
“the
gap between those who have and do not have access to computers and the Internet”.
the Digital Divide
digital divide is multifaceted and includes many factors such as:
access, affordability, quality, and relevance.
He wrote, “the digital divide is not a binary.”
Michael Kende
things that lead to disparities in Internet access:
Availability:
Affordability:
Quality of service:
Relevance:
Additional divides:
According to the european commission, what aspects does digital inclusion focus on?
Access to ICT, assistive technologies, social inclusion, digital literacy
Access to ICT ONLY
Access to ICT, assistive technologies, social inclusion, digital literacy
What is the primaru concern sa digital divide
Overabundance of technology
Lack of technological advancement
Lack of technological advancement
facilitate access to
thousands of information, work and leisure opportunities,
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT),
The objective of digital inclusion is to ensure that,
people are not left out ; older, pwd
% of
humanity still does not have access to the digital world.
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facilitate access for people with disabilities who would not otherwise be able to use them.
Assistive technologies
focusing on the most disadvantaged sectors of society with specific
programmes that help them to enter the digital world.
Social inclusion,
including ICT training in basic education and lifelong learning for individuals.
Digital literacy,
obstacles that prevent sections of the population from becoming digital citizens:
Lack of skills
confidence
motivation
design
known as the father of the World Wide Web,
Tim Berners-Lee,
TIM LEE said that it was created for
EVERYONE
digital citizen in today’s world has many advantages:
More job opportunities
More educational opportunities
leisure alternatives
Better use of time
THEY improve participation in the digital society, especially in services such as health or environmental conservation.
UNESCO
this organization funds a multitude of digital
inclusion projects, especially in the field of accessibility,
The European Commission,
is a valuable tool for promoting access to the digital world, to the extent that the Creative Europe program promotes the development of this type of content in EU countries.
Digital leisure,
has transformed the way we communicate, connect, and express ourselves in the digital age.
Social media
discusses the power of user-generated content, viral trends, and grassroots movements in challenging traditional gatekeepers and fostering cultural
diversity.
Content Creation:
mainly used to
improve the learning system.
Computers
ethical concerns that associate technological advancements
including privacy, security, job
displacement, environmental impact, and the potential misuse of technology.
