Unit 5:
Some believe that information technology and the Internet have created a digital divide between the information rich and the information poor. Children, in particular, are often victims of the digital divide. Those without computers or Web access at home, as well as students who cannot afford computer equipment, are at a disadvantage and can often fall behind in their education. The speed of the Internet connection also plays a role in the digital divide discussion. Because of the availability of multimedia information on the Web, those who have faster connections may benefit more than those with slower connections. Increasing funding for computer equipment at schools and adding more computers in public places, such as libraries, can help offset this divide.
You should post your initial post by the deadline posted in your syllabus.
You should respond to three of your classmates by the deadline posted in your syllabus.
Do not search the Internet and copy and paste your answer. After reviewing the below videos and reading your Unit 6 MIS Chapters (Chapters 1 5), you should be able to provide your own definitions and thoughts.
Videos:
The Digital Divide.
Google Loon Project:
Connecting third world countries:
In your own words, define what is meant by the Digital Divide. Discuss if you have any first-hand experience with the digital divide, negative or positive experiences.
What are your thoughts on Googles loon project?
What are your thoughts on ByteNets proposal for connecting third world countries?
What is one major obstacle that must be addressed in order for third world countries to have equal access to the Internet?
