The digital divide or information literacy

 

1-   Define the digital divide.

The term 'digital divide' describes the fact that the world can be divided into people who do and people who don't have access to - and the capability to use - modern information technology, such as the telephone, television, or the Internet.

 

2-   Identify the main effects of digital divide on society.

The digital divide causes a significant problem in many parts of the world especially those that are still struggling. Poorer countries do not benefit because they cannot afford the initial startup cost in order to invest in technology. The richer countries therefore have a competitive and economic advantage. This makes those without communication technology have limited access to power and influence.

 

3-   Explain a real case study on bridging the digital divide gap

School teachers used a manual system of filing information and marks about for their students. The work was time consuming and data where lost rottenly. Once introduced to modern technical devices that did the marks and all work easily and more efficiently, the digital divide gap was filled and a big development happened because of ict.