What is the Digital Divide?
The Digital Divide is most commonly defined as the gap between those individuals and communities that have, and those that do not have, access to the information technologies that are transforming our lives.
Simply speaking; Digital Divide refers to the inequality in access to information technology, including computers, Internet and other digital equipments. Those who have access to and have the ability to use digital information easily are referred to as the “haves”, while the others are the “have-nots”.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Raise awareness of the issue in the community
“Together we are better”. A united effort is needed to bridge the Digital Divide. Get empowered with knowledge so you can educate and rally your peers to bridge the gap.
Donate used computers to schools
Second-hand computers can be donated to organizations, which in turn distribute them to schools in need.
Build websites for specific social groups
Lack of Websites of interest discourages users from minor social groups to use information technology. By building Websites of interest targeting these at hese users, you can help to bridge the content gap.
Use IT in teaching
There is a significant shortage of teachers with IT literacy who can enrich the students’ learning experience with modern technology.
Building Computer Skills of Low-Income People.
Techno-rich employment opportunities
With the development of Information and Communication Technology lot of new employment opportunities have surfaced. Some of them are,
1. Data entry operator
2. Computer operator
3. Programmer
4. Software developer
5. System analyst
6. Software engineer
7. Hardware engineer
8. Network administrator
9. IT manager
10. Web developer
11. Desktop publishing
12. Computer applications assistant
The new technological employment advance has become a threat to talented person’s jobs. For example a creative artist loes his job because of the modern features available in desktop publishing. So this issue should be solved.
