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The Digital Divide Among Us

The digital divide represents the gap between those who have access to Information and Communications Technology and those who do not. Through interviews with family members aged 16 to 59, the impact of age and education on internet usage emerges. While younger individuals are more likely to be online, older generations face significant barriers. This analysis discusses the dangers of lacking internet access, including misinformation and social isolation. Solutions such as expanding internet availability in libraries are essential for fostering inclusivity and bridging the digital divide.

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The Digital Divide Among Us

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  1. The Digital Divide Among Us By: Brandon Phillips

  2. Digital Divide you say? • The division between “those who are tech savvy and those who are not?” • “What’s that?” • Digital divide refers to the gap or imbalance that exists between those who have access to Information and Communications Technology (caricomict4d.org 1)

  3. Who? • I interviewed my family members who were of age 16, 24, 30, 50, 59. • "How many hours a day, during the work week, do you spend on the internet?" • "What do you use it for?” • Do you know what the digital divide is, and if so can you define it?"

  4. And…? • - Millions are without • internet • - “The internet is dangerous.” • - Factors: • Age 16-30 65% • Age 50-59 44% • Bill Gates’ explanation

  5. So what? • Fact, Openness, Social, and… • Inability to discern truth • Lack of information • Inability to share info • Prone to influence

  6. Conclusion • Awareness of the digital divide is necessary • It is dangerous to be without internet access • Factors include: Age, Ethnicity, Lack of Education • Solution: Including internet in libraries and advertisement. • 89% Have internet • 27% of males and 26% of females use the internet at the libraries. Due to lack of advertisement.

  7. Bibliography • Bolter, J. David, and Richard A. Grusin. Remediation: Understanding New Media. Cambridge, MA: MIT, 1999. Print. • "Definition of Digital Divide." Definition of Digital Divide. N.p., 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 22 Apr. 2013. <http://www.caricomict4d.org/ict-for-development-topics-mainmenu-132/digital-divide-mainmenu-175/69-definition-of-digital-divide.html>. • Gates, Bill. "Shaping the Internet Age." Shaping the Internet Age. N.p., 01 Dec. 2000. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. • Lenhart, Amanda. "Who's Not Online." PEW Internet. N.p., 21 Sept. 2011. Web. 22 Apr. 2013. • Phillips, Brett, Kristen Phillips, Lance Phillips, Michele Phillips, and Colbie Corrales. "Digital Divide." Personal interview. 21 Apr. 2013. • Rushkoff, Douglas, and Leland Purvis. Program or Be Programmed: Ten Commands for • a Digital Age. Berkeley, CA: Soft Skull, 2011. Print.

  8. Thanks for Listening • Any Questions?

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