Computer Science J.S.S 3 Second Term

Sub-theme: Basic knowledge of Information Technology

Week 1

Digital Divide I

Performance Objective

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the Meaning of Digital Divide
2. Differentiate between old and New Economy

Content

The digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that don't or have restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers and the Internet.

Digital divide typically exists between those in cities and those in rural areas; between the educated and the uneducated; between socioeconomic groups; and, globally, between the more and less industrially developed nations. Even among populations with some access to technology, the digital divide can be evident in the form of.... View More