8.3.2 Digital inclusion

• What is digital inclusion defined as?

  Access, understanding, use
• Digital inclusion ensures everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from the digital world
• Limited or no access to internet connectivity is a characteristic of digital exclusion.
• What is the primary characteristic of digitally included individuals in terms of understanding digital tools?

  Possess digital literacy skills
• Lower-income individuals may not afford devices or internet
• Older adults may lack digital literacy or access to devices, affecting their digital inclusion.
• Match the factor affecting digital access with its description:

  Geographical location ↔️ Rural areas often have limited internet connectivity

  Socioeconomic status ↔️ Lower-income individuals may not afford devices

  Age ↔️ Older adults may lack digital literacy

  Disability ↔️ People with disabilities face accessibility barriers
• Order the descriptions of factors affecting digital access:

  1️⃣ Rural vs urban access to internet

  2️⃣ Income affecting device and internet affordability

  3️⃣ Older adults' access and digital literacy

  4️⃣ Accessibility barriers for people with disabilities
• What example illustrates the impact of geographical location on digital access?

  Rural community with limited internet
• Digital inclusion can improve education by providing access to online resources.
• How does digital inclusion enhance employment opportunities?

  Digital literacy improves job prospects
• Telehealth services provide remote medical consultations
• Match the aspect of digital inclusion with its description:

  Access ↔️ Readily available devices and internet

  Understanding ↔️ Possess digital literacy skills

  Use ↔️ Confidently use digital tools

  Opportunities ↔️ Enhanced educational and social benefits
• Rural areas often have limited internet connectivity due to geographical location.
• What socioeconomic factor affects digital access?

  Lower income prevents device purchase
• Older adults may lack digital literacy or access to devices
• What is one factor that affects digital access in rural areas?

  Limited internet connectivity
• Lower-income individuals may lack digital access due to the high cost of devices and internet.
• Older adults may lack digital literacy or access to devices
• Match the factor affecting digital access with its description:

  Geographical location ↔️ Rural vs urban access to internet

  Socioeconomic status ↔️ Income affecting device and internet affordability

  Age ↔️ Older adults' access and digital literacy

  Disability ↔️ Accessibility barriers for people with disabilities
• Order the benefits of digital inclusion as they relate to different areas of life:

  1️⃣ Improved Education

  2️⃣ Enhanced Employment

  3️⃣ Access to Healthcare

  4️⃣ Greater Social Participation
• What is the definition of digital inclusion?

  Access, understanding, and use
• The challenges of digital inclusion include limitations in access, understanding, and use of digital technologies.
• One impact of a lack of digital access is limited participation in online education
• What is one strategy for promoting digital inclusion through affordable internet access?

  Government subsidies
• Digital literacy programs aim to develop necessary digital skills for individuals.
• Supplying devices to those who cannot afford them is an example of device provision
• What is the purpose of community hubs in promoting digital inclusion?

  Public computer access
• Match the strategy for promoting digital inclusion with its example:

  Affordable Internet Access ↔️ Government subsidies for internet providers

  Digital Literacy Programs ↔️ Community centers offering basic computer courses

  Device Provision ↔️ Schools distributing laptops to students

  Accessible Technology ↔️ Websites with text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes