Digital Divide
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The document discusses the digital divide, which refers to the gap between those with access to technology and those without. It outlines the reasons for this divide, including high costs, lack of education, and inadequate infrastructure, and highlights the significant internet growth percentages across various regions from 2000 to 2009. Additionally, it emphasizes the advantages of closing the digital gap, such as economic equality, social mobility, improved democracy, and economic growth, and suggests strategies for bridging the divide.
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Digital Divide
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- 2. What is a Digital Divide? Gap between people with access to technology vs those without access to technology Reasons may be : Lack of skills Lack of education Lack of information and communication technology
- 3. Shocking Statistics Percentage of internet growth from 2000 to 2009: Africa: 1,359.9% Asia:516.1% Europe: 282.9% Middle East: 1,360.2% North America: 132.9% Latin America/Caribbean: 873.1% Oceania/Australia: 173.4%
- 4. Some Reasons for the Digital Divide High cost of internet Lower performance of computers Low quality connections Difficulty of obtaining technical assistance Education Lack of telephone lines
- 5. Advantages of closing the digital gap Economic Equality :emergencies, careers, civic life, safety, etc… Social Mobility: learning, careers Democracy: participation in elections Economic Growth: development of information infrastructure productivity improvements
- 6. Bridging The Digital Gap Providing access at an affordable cost Providing computers at reasonable prices in developing countries Increasing literacy Increasing usability of technology for those with limited literacy Subsidizing technology usage in schools Providing guidance through media