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CYBER C3 – MODULE 1

CYBER C3 – MODULE 1. CYBER ACCESS By Manju Raja. Cyber Access. Cyber Access is about understanding the privilege of using electronic information as well as the right to having equal, secure and reliable access. DIGITAL DIVIDE.

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CYBER C3 – MODULE 1

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  1. CYBER C3 – MODULE 1 CYBER ACCESS By Manju Raja

  2. Cyber Access Cyber Access is about understanding the privilege of using electronic information as well as the right to having equal, secure and reliable access.

  3. DIGITAL DIVIDE Digital divide refers to the difference between nations in the ability of accessing global information infrastructures, the difference between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who do not.

  4. Digital Access Index (DAI) Digital Access Index (DAI), a term coined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) helps to measure the overall ability of people in a particular country to get access and use Information and Communication Technologies.

  5. DAI CATEGORIES

  6. Top 5 IDI Ranking The ITU also developed the ICT Development Index (IDI) which ranked the UAE the highest country in the Arab State region. In the Middle East, Internet penetration is high in the richer countries but not for those which are just emerging on the market. One of the most e-ready states in the region is the UAE.

  7. Different ways of accessing the Internet • Modem • Public Internet Services such as colleges and universities, commercial places (eg. hotel business centers, conference centers and airports) and Internet or cyber cafes • Open and Paid Wi-Fi Wireless Internet Access • Cellular Phones and PDAs

  8. Why Information Access is a Global Issue ? Reasons that contribute towards this digital divide: 1. Shortage of ICT infrastructures. 2. Lack of skills and capacities in institutions. 3. Financial restrictions. 4. Poor participation in development program.

  9. CYBER C3 – WEEK 2 – CYBER ACCESS 1. What is Digital divide? 2. What are the different ways of accessing the Internet? 3. What is the role of DAI? 4. Write 5 DAIcategories: 5. Give 5 of the reasons that contribute towards this digital divide QUIZ ON ABOVE QUESTIONS IN NEXT BLOCK

  10. ACTIVITY TEAM EVALUATION ( 3 STUDENTS / TEAM) DRAW A CARTOON ON TOPIC DIGITAL DIVIDE

  11. An Insight: How the UAE Addresses its Digital Divide Issues In the UAE, present efforts to narrow the digital divideinclude: enhancing ICT-related services and offering more affordable products and Other initiatives such as : 1. Telecentres 2. Tariff telephones and Internet tariff reviews 3. Campaigns to promote personal computer ownership

  12. Various Government Initiatives to Facilitate Digital Access by the Public

  13. Instilling the Right Attitude Appreciating Digital Facilities • We should not misuse facilities to surf or post pornographic materials, engage in illegal gambling or other immoral activities • We should not vandalise Internet kiosks • We should not overwhelm the bandwidth by downloading big files during peak hours • We should not hack the network

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