AS IT - Ch 6 - Digital Divide

Flashcards about the digital divide, its causes, effects, and potential solutions.

Digital Divide

The difference in people's ability to access modern technology such as smartphones, personal computers, tablets, TVs, and internet access.

Demographic Factors in Digital Divide

Differences between countries in terms of development and physical location (landlocked vs. coastal) influence access to technology.

Economic Factors in Digital Divide

The economy of a country, particularly poverty levels, affects the population's access to modern technology.

Personal Beliefs and Digital Divide

Distrust of AI, identity theft, and social media can cause individuals to avoid technology, contributing to the digital divide.

Income and Digital Divide

Lower income may limit access to technology or result in lower quality technology, causing inequality.

Age and Digital Divide

Older generations may struggle to use new technology as it develops, limiting their ability to utilize it fully.

Location and Digital Divide

Rural areas often have weaker internet service than cities, impacting access to modern technology.

Maintenance and Repair Challenges

Difficulty in updating, maintaining, or repairing devices, especially in areas lacking local stores, increases the digital divide.

Internet Installation Issues

Installing internet in remote places can be difficult and satellite alternatives are expensive and unreliable.

Electricity Access and Digital Divide

Expensive electricity installation in remote places causes lack of technology access, contributing to the divide.

Cost of Technology

High costs of buying, running, and maintaining modern technology can be limiting for those with lower incomes.

Device Availability Issues

Limited device availability compared to population needs, as highlighted during COVID-19, exacerbates the digital divide.

Lack of Availability (Effect of Digital Divide)

When less of a product is produced than the demand, the price increases significantly.

Missed Opportunities (Effect of Digital Divide)

People miss out on the benefits that online services can provide.

No Access to Information (Effect of Digital Divide)

Without the internet, online resources and information cannot be accessed and fully utilized.

Age Groups and Digital Divide

New technology is different from what older generations are used to, making it challenging to adapt.

Digital Literacy

A person's ability to effectively learn and use new technology, influenced by access to education and resources.

Cities vs. Rural Areas

Internet access is harder to install in rural areas due to lower demand and higher costs for providers.

Education Levels and Digital Divide

A certain level of education may be needed to comprehend and use technology effectively.

Socio-Economic Groups and Digital Divide

Those with more money can afford higher-speed internet and more advanced technology, improving their standard of living.

Accessibility Barriers and Digital Divide

Physical limitations such as vision loss or limited finger movement can hinder device use.

Accessibility Solutions

Devices with features like text-to-voice and voice input commands can help overcome physical limitations.

Industrially Developed Nations

Countries with more access to modern technology, like the USA, Europe, and Northern Asia.

Less Industrially Developed Nations

Countries with less access to modern technology, like Africa, India, and Southern Asia.

Economic Impact of Technology Access

Less industrially developed nations face financial disadvantages due to limited trade options without technology.

Educational Impact of Technology Access

Lack of technology access in less developed nations limits access to learning resources and information, influencing skill levels.

Digital Literacy (Solution)

Educating people on how to use technology and showing the benefits can reduce the digital divide.

Satellites (Solution)

Using satellites in rural areas eliminates the need for hardwired internet infrastructure.

Access to Technology (Solution)

Providing cheap or free technology and internet to those in poorer communities can reduce the digital divide.