q2 lesson 9-10 Flashcards
describes the unequal distribution of information and communication technology across nations, “gap between information-haves and -have nots”
Digital divide
2 CONTRIBUTING (MAJOR) FACTORS to Digital divide
access
understanding
FACTORS FOR DIGITAL DIVIDE EXISTENCE
Infrastructure
Geography
Government Restrictions-
- obtaining a digital connection (infrastructure)
Access
- skills on how to use
Understanding
*- differences impacting access and quality of internet services
Infrastructure
Using online platforms (social media, blogs, websites) to raise awareness,
mobilize support, and bring about social or political change.
Digital activism:
*- where remote or rural areas face more challenges in connectivity
Geography
which can limit access to information and technology through
censorship or lack of investment in digital infrastructure.
Government Restrictions-
Utilizing digital platforms to gather ideas, resources, or support from large groups of people.
Crowdsourcing:
ICT enables people to reach global audiences, influencing policy and social norms.
Online advocacy and campaigns:
ICT provides access to educational resources through online learning
platforms like MOOCs, Google Classroom, and others.
E-learning platforms:
: ICT tools such as Google Docs, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams promote real- time collaboration and communication in education.
Collaboration tools
ICT bridges the gap between rural and urban areas, offering educational opportunities to those in remote locations.
Equal access to education:
Ensuring that all people, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to digital resources and services.
Digital inclusion:
Governments use ICT to deliver services, increase transparency, and foster greater participation in governance through online voting systems, digital government services, and open data platforms.
E-governance:
ICT has revolutionized business models through platforms such as Amazon, Alibaba,
and Lazada, enabling businesses to reach global markets.
e-commerce:
Businesses use ICT to market their products and services via social media, websites, and search engines, leading to targeted and efficient marketing strategies.
Digital marketing:
ICT facilitates remote work, allowing businesses to operate flexibly with virtual teams and digital communication tools.
Remote work:
ICT supports environmental sustainability efforts by enabling efficient energy
management, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices.
Green technologies:
: ICT connects activists, governments, and organizations
globally to tackle climate change through shared information, innovation, and solutions.
- Global collaboration for climate change
is known for its advanced e-governance system, allowing citizens to vote online, access health services, and complete governmental transactions through digital platforms. This system promotes transparency and efficiency.
Estonia
means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange
information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The true power of social media is ——-.
influence