The+Digital+Divide+and+Equality+of+Access

=The Digital Divide and Equality of Access=

The growth of the use of IT systems has led to disparities in the use of, and access to, information technologies. Disparities exist not only internationally between countries, but also within countries between different socio-economic groups as well as within what may appear to be relatively homogenous groups. This may lead to groups or individuals without access to IT being disadvantaged. For example, while telelearning may bring previously unavailable opportunities to everyone’s doorstep, factors such as the cost and availability of hardware, software or access to the internet may create a “digital divide”.


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 * Earthquake Early Warning || [] || Scientists around the world are researching and testing new earthquake warning systems to help reduce the damage the earthquakes could make and save countless of lives but what about the poorer countries who can't afford such systems? || Mohammad Ezmir ||
 * Digital Divide in America || media type="youtube" key="fCIB_vXUptY" height="315" width="420" || In some parts of America are children and adults who do not have access to computers and are not trained to use computers and the internet effectively. This causes an inequality in access to technology which brings big disadvantages to the people involved. Nowadays, voting is done online, job applications are submitted online and many other important things are done on the net. || Mohammad Ezmir ||
 * Bridging Digital Divide in Uganda || media type="youtube" key="qt1rdqf6mHA" height="315" width="420" || Workshops and training take place in Uganda to teach the local population how to use computers, printers, telephone, radio and many other modern technology to try and reduce the digital divide. || Mohammad Ezmir ||
 * Implications of a Digital Divide || media type="youtube" key="doVVEcidowU" height="315" width="560" || Australians discussing the implications on people affected by the digital divide, how the people with access to technology take it for granted and the things that the disadvantaged are missing out on. 'Communication' is the topic highlighted in this video that talks about the digital divide in Australia as well as it's effect on a global scale. || Mohammad Ezmir ||