Title: What is the Digital Divide? | Digital Divide Council
Headings: What is the Digital Divide?
What is the Digital Divide?
3 Types of Digital Divide
1. Gender Divide
2. Social Divide
3. Universal Access Divide
Causes of the Digital Divide
Education
Income Levels
Geographical Restrictions
Motivation and General Interest
Digital Literacy
Impact of the Digital Divide
Impact of Digital Divide on the Economy
Impact of Digital Divide on Education
Impact of Digital Divide on Social Spheres
Impact of Digital Divide on Society
Digital Divide in Education
Schools that the necessary technology but lack internet access
Lack of up to date devices
Teachers lack technology-based skills
Varying teaching styles and levels of engagement
The digital divide in the U.S:
Digital Divide Projects
Wi-Fi Partnerships
Internet.org by Facebook
Linux4Africa
One Laptop per Child Project (OLPC)
Bottom line

Content: 2. Social Divide
Internet access creates relationships and social circles among people with shared interests. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook create online peer groups based on similar interests. More than ever internet usage has influenced social stratification which is evident in societies among those that are connected to the internet and those that are not. Non-connected groups are sidelined since they don’t share in the internet benefits of the connected groups. 3. Universal Access Divide
Individuals living with physical disabilities are often disadvantaged when it comes to accessing the internet. They may have the necessary skills but cannot exploit the available hardware and software. Some parts of the world will remain segregated from the internet and its vast potential due to lack of digital literacy skills, low education levels, and inadequate broadband infrastructure. Causes of the Digital Divide
Even though access to computers and the internet continues to grow, the digital divide dramatically also continues to persist at an alarming rate due to the following: