The Digital Divide
In 1966, the world was introduced to a television series titled “Star Trek”, created by Gene Roddenberry, portraying fantasy technology that all members of planet Earth had knowledge of. The characters on the TV show used innovative tools such as Telepresense, Communicators, Phasers, and Universal Translators. In modern society these tools are used worldwide but they are called video conferencing, cell phones, taser guns, and voice recognition software, respectively. Another thing that was implanted in the show was that the people of planet Earth all shared the knowledge of this technology. Today, however, this is not the case. The technology of computer and Internet usage today is only taught in some parts of the world. The area where technology has not been implemented is known as the Digital Divide. The Digital Divide is a term used to determine the parts of the world with access to the Internet and computer technology and those without. I think that this divide or split amongst the inhabitants of earth is not good for our planet’s future success. Unindustrialized countries living in poverty are at a disadvantage to learning about computer technology. Therefore, the Digital Divide is a problem for third world countries.
The education level is lower in countries without access to the Internet and computer technology. Vital educational information exists on the Internet to help students with their learning. Irene Lui, a public relations student of the College of Journalism and Communications, wrote in an article titled “The Internet Has many Benefits” that, “Not only can [students] communicate with international students, they can gain from others' knowledge and experiences, participate in chatrooms, share i...
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In his essay Mobile Phones, Digital Media and America’s Learning Divide, Professor S. Craig Watkins discusses the different ways that digital media affects the learning divide between middle and low-class students and also students of different races, ethnicities and cultures. Watkins’ purpose in writing this essay is to show how mobile phones are closing the learning divide as well as the digital divide. He uses facts and research that he has gathered as a member of the MacArthur Foundation’s research network on Connected Learning to back up his statements and improve his credibility as an author.
Internet access to the N. Korean population in relatively new however, online services for both individuals and institutions are provided through a free domestic-only network known as Kwangmyong. Global Internet is limited to a very small community; mostly government related individuals, and personnel that need access to the more robust global information internet, but are still regulated by their government. There is only one internet service provider allowed to provide Internet connection in North Korea, known as the Star Joint Venture Company. By limiting the populations ability to ga...
Goldwasser suggests that advanced communication has affected our entire nation. Goldwasser states, “We’re talking about 33 million Americans who are fluent in texting, e-mailing, blogging, IM’ing and constantly amending their profiles on social network sites.” She suggests that advanced communication has dominated majority of American’s lives. Marcus expresses optimism toward technologies advances of communication. Marcus states, “E-mail and social networking, with the combination of ease of access and remoteness of interaction, help make and renew personal connections.” She expresses that technologies advances of communication have positive effects.
Online learning: the wave of the future? Many say yes as students from kindergarten to the graduate level continue to participate in communication via the Internet. They range from small projects to entire online courses and degree programs. In the college classroom, the Internet has taken on a sort of “replacement” role to the traditional classroom set up, while in the secondary classroom, teachers are finding ways to incorporate the Internet, namely listservs and discussion groups to supplement the time spent in the actual classroom. This insurgence of technology helps students to become familiar with the Internet and software programs, it gives the shy student a chance to shine where he/she may not normally have a chance, and it has allowed for more student-generated discussion.
The author's discussion of North Korea's use of propaganda contributes to the development of ideas in the text by stating their country uses propaganda extensively. One reason, that supports the author's discussion of North Korea's use propaganda is the restricted use of internet access over there. The author states, " In North Korea, access to the Internet is restricted to ensure it is more difficult for citizens to access non-government media sources." So, this means that the leaders or the government of North Korea do not tolerate their citizens gathering up information of the government related. This shows that they are controlling their citizens and also, shows that the government is cautious if their citizens being exposed to something
Education plays a key role in the development of one’s character and future achievements. The importance of education has elevated in numerous ways over time. The higher an education a person receives is expected to give an individual a better occupation and therefore result in more earned money by that individual. Human desires have led to the great want to achieve the best education in order to ensure that more then just the basic needs and wants are met by that individual, whether it is for themselves or for those that are dependent upon them. Hence the best education one can receive will contribute to the fulfillment of their desires and wants. In recent years the internet has played quite a major part in education. The internet has become almost more significant in the classroom then a piece of paper and a pencil, to a class. It has become more then just a resourceful tool for finding information it has become a means of a must have item. Such dependence is very detrimental to the educational process for although the internet seems to be everywhere, there are still many people, willing to learn, who lack such a resource.
The Digital Divide Digital Divide is often described as the gap between those with access to technology (e.g. computers and the Internet) and those who have not. It is a social and political issue that started since the early 1990’s and is believed to have grown over the years. There is also such thing as “Global Digital Divide”, and this refer back to the gap between developed and developing countries. At present, programs such as BBC’s Computeraid try and help solve this social problem by donating computers in rural areas and helping educate people.
Technology has become humanity's new and consistent form of communication. However, along with technology, comes a well known phrase: The Digital Divide. The Digital Divide refers to the economic and social inequality with regard to access to, use of or impact of information and communication technologies. The divide appears in disparities between individuals, households, businesses or geographic areas, usually in various socioeconomic levels or other demographic categories. The Digital Divide is an ongoing issue in America and throughout the world. It shows technical diversities ranging from access to the internet and media to how technology is understood due to literacy and sometimes the age of an individual. Underdeveloped countries and elderly people are more prone to having less access to the most recent technologies because of economic status and overall understanding of how technology works. Even though it seems as if the digital divide is closing due to recent technologies, there are still some barriers that need to be addressed to get the divide a little smaller.
This article discusses the use of the Internet in the classroom and how it can be used to personalize education. The effectiveness of the Internet in the classroom is evaluated at the Henry Hudson Regional School in Highlands, New Jersey. A faculty member at the school explains that the Internet was introduced to their classrooms to expand limited electives, advanced placement, and foreign language offerings. The use of the Internet allows small schools to provide an education that would not be economically possible without it.
The development of technology grows rapidly, as there are various high tech products that are coming out constantly. Technology plays an essential and indispensable role in our daily lives, and it is also the way of interacting with others. Technology seems to be really convenient to us. We can get tons of information from it, we can entertain ourselves, and communicate with others immediately and easily. However, technology brings a big problem in our real lives, since the relationship among people is negatively affected due to the development of technology.
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Children today are not born with an umbilical cord, but a computer cord. Kids aren’t the way they use to be. How many times have you caught yourself thinking or saying this? Theories today believe that children form these generations are actually different, meaning their brains are different from when we were children. What can we do about it, or should we do anything at all? This paper will examine children today and the difference between the generations. Secondly, due to the difference in generations, the importance of maintaining social interaction, critical thinking and problem solving skills, which, are just as important as technical fluencies for the 21st century. In order to maintain the “humanity” skills, I will discuss the importance of Daily Physical Activity (DPA). Furthermore, the paper will also examine the importance of building a bridge between the digital divide. It is necessary to examine the educational system and the digital divide. Children are engulfed in a digital world and have different experiences and environment. How do we build a bridge between the technical fluencies and the humanity skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century?
In total the Internet has not only increased the amount of learning possibilities in the classroom but it has created infinite amounts of learning opportunities for students and teachers.
The Center for the Digital Future’s 2005 report found that 'among users 17 and older, 56.3 percent consider the Internet to be a very important or extremely important source of information for them' (p. 4). Online resource capabilities save an individual time as well as provide ease of access and availability to a broad scope of materials. Print books and journals, though they provide in–depth information on a particular subject, are not easily accessible and available at any particular moment. In order to access many books, an individual must either visit the local library or contain the book in his or her own private collection, which could be costly. Online resources can be accessed anytime at anyplace. “Overall, there is expanded access to information in a variety of formats from worldwide institutions, businesses, and universities" (Darrow & MacDonald, 2004, p. 22). Access to “worldwide” information puts a broad range of information in the h...
Through the internet, the quality and ability of the students and teachers has become much greater. One example of the use of the internet in their school was on research on Ancient Egypt. The fifth grade class was to use the in...