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What is one of the primary barriers to technology access for specific communities?
What is one of the primary barriers to technology access for specific communities?
- Government regulations on technology
- Availability of technology in the workplace
- Costs of owning a device (correct)
- High levels of internet usage
How did the events of 2020 impact technology reliance?
How did the events of 2020 impact technology reliance?
- Encouraged reliance on older technologies
- Increased reliance on computer technology (correct)
- Pushed for more digital literacy training
- Decreased the importance of offline activities
Which solution is proposed to help bridge the digital divide?
Which solution is proposed to help bridge the digital divide?
- Providing free digital literacy training for students
- Donating used computer technology to a specific organization (correct)
- Mandating technology usage in schools
- Subsidizing internet costs for all communities
What role does digital literacy play in the digital divide?
What role does digital literacy play in the digital divide?
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Which of the following is NOT a stated barrier to technology access?
Which of the following is NOT a stated barrier to technology access?
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The Digital Divide
- Limited access to technology for specific communities
- Barriers include:
- Costs of owning a device
- Levels of digital literacy
- Internet costs
Importance of Technology
- Increasing reliance on computer technology
- Move to online activities in 2020 caused inequalities
Solution: Increasing Access
- Donate used computer technology to the BC Technology for Learning Society
- Refurbished devices are then redistributed to those in need
The Digital Divide
- The digital divide describes the disparity in access to technology for certain communities.
- Access barriers include the cost of owning a device, digital literacy levels, and internet costs.
Importance of Technology
- Society is increasingly reliant on computer technology.
- The shift to online activities in 2020 exacerbated existing inequalities.
Increasing Access
- The BC Technology for Learning Society accepts donations of used computer technology.
- Refurbished devices are redistributed to individuals and communities in need.
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