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The document discusses the digital divide, which refers to unequal access to modern digital technologies like smartphones, tablets, laptops and the internet. It is divided into sections on the definition, types, impacts and ways to bridge the digital divide. The types include differences in access, skills and quality of use. Impacts include educational, economic and social disadvantages. Bridging strategies include improving infrastructure, affordable access programs, digital literacy training and access to devices.

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Digital Divide Slide 3

The document discusses the digital divide, which refers to unequal access to modern digital technologies like smartphones, tablets, laptops and the internet. It is divided into sections on the definition, types, impacts and ways to bridge the digital divide. The types include differences in access, skills and quality of use. Impacts include educational, economic and social disadvantages. Bridging strategies include improving infrastructure, affordable access programs, digital literacy training and access to devices.

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DIGITAL DIVIDE

Presented by:
AUGUSTIN KIPTOCH

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Table of content

 Definition.
 Types of digital divide.
 Impacts of digital divide.
 Bridging the Digital divide.
 Conclusion.
 Questions.

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Digital Divide.
 The digital divide refers to the gap between
demographics and regions that have access to
modern information and communications
technology and those that don’t.

 Is the unequal access to digital technology,


including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and
the internet.

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Digital divide (conti..)
 Digital divides exist between:
 Developed and developing countries.
 Urban and rural populations
 Young and educated versus older and less educated
individuals.
 Men and women.

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Types of digital divide
 The access divide: Is the most visible type of
divide. Refers to the socioeconomic difference
among people and the impact on their ability to
afford devices to get online.

 The use divide: This refers to the difference in


the level of skills possessed by individuals.
There is a generation gap when it comes to the
skills necessary to use the internet.

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Types of digital divide (contin…)
 The quality-of-use gap: It refers to the
different ways that people use the internet and
the fact that some people are far more able to
get the information they need from it than
others.

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Impacts of digital divide

 Educational disadvantage: Students who lack internet


access or digital devices struggle to keep up with their peers,
limiting their educational opportunities and hindering
academic success

 Limited economic opportunities: People without digital


skills and access to online job opportunities may face
challenges in finding employment and advance their careers.

 Social exclusion: Those without access to online social


networks and communication platforms may miss out on
social interactions and community engagements
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Impacts to digital divide
 Unequal access to information: The digital divide
can reinforce existing inequalities in access to
information. Those without access to internet may
miss on important news, educational resources, and
services available online.

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Bridging the Digital Divide

 Infrastructure development: Invest in building and


upgrading internet infrastructure in rural and underserved
areas
 Affordable internet access: Implement policies and
programs to make internet services more affordable,
particularly for low income individuals and families
 Digital literacy training: Programs like the AJIRA
digital platform, JIAJIRI program and digital centers to
provide digital literacy skills.
 Access to devices.
 Mobile connectivity.
 Public wi-fi
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Conclusion.
 The digital divide refers to the unequal access
and usage of technology, particularly the
internet, among different groups within
society.

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Questions.

 When Did the Term "Digital Divide"


Originate?
 Who Is on What Side of the Divide?

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