8.1.2 Digital divide

• The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to technology and the internet
• Access to technology includes the availability of computers, smartphones, and internet connectivity.
• The cost factor of the digital divide refers to the affordability of hardware, software, and data plans
• Skill levels refer to proficiency in using technology effectively.
• The quality and availability of internet infrastructure is referred to as infrastructure
• Education influences the digital divide by determining the level of digital literacy.
• Cultural differences impact the digital divide through social norms and attitudes towards technology
• The digital divide is caused by various factors that contribute to the gap between those with and without technology access.
• One cause of the digital divide is the affordability of hardware, software, and data plans
• Access to technology includes the availability of devices and internet connectivity.
• Proficiency in using technology effectively is referred to as skill
• Infrastructure quality is a cause of the digital divide.
• Cultural differences in social norms and attitudes towards technology are a cause of the digital divide
• Cost is a significant factor influencing the digital divide.
• The level of digital literacy is a key educational factor in addressing the digital divide.
• Cultural norms and attitudes towards technology contribute to the digital divide.
• Limited access to online resources reduces the ability to make informed decisions
• The digital divide reduces employment and career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusion from online social networks can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection
• Exclusion from online social networks and communities can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection
• The digital divide only affects access to economic opportunities.

  False
• What is a specific example of how the digital divide limits economic opportunities for individuals?

  Struggle to access online job applications
• The impacts of the digital divide are closely related to factors such as access to technology and skill
• What does the digital divide refer to?

  The gap between those with and without access to technology and the internet
• Match the factors influencing the digital divide with their explanations:

  Access to Technology ↔️ Availability of devices and internet connectivity

  Cost ↔️ Affordability of hardware, software, and data plans

  Skill Levels ↔️ Proficiency in using technology effectively

  Infrastructure ↔️ Quality and availability of internet infrastructure
• Order the factors influencing the digital divide from most to least common:

  1️⃣ Access to Technology

  2️⃣ Cost

  3️⃣ Skill Levels

  4️⃣ Infrastructure

  5️⃣ Education

  6️⃣ Cultural Differences
• The factors influencing the digital divide highlight the complexity of the issue.
• The lack of reliable internet infrastructure in remote areas is an example of the digital divide caused by infrastructure
• What are the three main areas affected by the digital divide?

  Access to information, economic opportunities, and social inclusion
• What does the digital divide impact in individuals' lives?

  Information, economy, inclusion
• Limited access to online resources reduces the ability to make informed decisions
• Restricted access to online job markets leads to lower employment prospects.
• What feeling may individuals without internet access experience due to social isolation?

  Exclusion
• Order the societal impacts of the digital divide.

  1️⃣ Exacerbates economic disparities

  2️⃣ Limits educational access

  3️⃣ Hinders social inclusion
• What type of impact does the digital divide have on companies in underserved areas?

  Economic
• Students without internet access at home struggle to complete their homework
• What is an example of expanding infrastructure to bridge the digital divide?

  Fiber-optic lines in rural areas
• Affordable technology aligns with the causes of the digital divide by addressing low skill levels.
• What is the digital divide?

  Gap between technology users
• The affordability of hardware, software, and data plans is a key factor influencing the cost