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:scales:Unequal access to ICT (:flag-gb:Causes of unequal access within…
:scales:Unequal access to ICT
:heavy_division_sign:Implications of the Digital Divide
:book:Educational
:desktop_computer:Students who use computers tend to do better at school
:tada:People with access to online courses improve their skills and knowledge
Students need technology to make the most of schools personalised learning using VLE's
:iphone:Social
:silhouettes:People with access to email, mobile phones and social networks can keep in touch more regularly with friends and family
:frowning_face:People can feel 'left out' of they do not have access to digital technology
:video_game:Children with access to technology may play on games consoles rather than playing outside
:money_with_wings:Economic
Access t the internet allows people to research products and get cheaper deals
:arrow_double_up:The internet has lead to a rise in e-commerce and globalisation
:womans_clothes:The internet gives people access to a wider range of good and services
:flag-ae:Countries without good access to ICT are developing more slowly
:money_with_wings:People with good ICT skills tend to get better paid jobs
:pray::skin-tone-2:Cultural
:no_entry:Some religious groups restrict their members access to digital technology
:silhouette:People may be stereotyped by gender; for example, boys and men may be given more access to, and education in, technology than girls and women
:flag-gb:Causes of unequal access within the UK
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Affordability
- Those on low incomes may not have access to digital digital technology
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Lack of skills or knowledge-
This prevents people using ICT
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People living in remote areas
- These people may not have access to internet or mobile phone coverage
Cultural Factors-
Gender equalities and religious beliefs can restrict access
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Disability or Illness
- This can make it difficult for poplet oget access to ICT
:world_map:Causes of unequal access worldwide
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Limited access to electricity
- Countries without a reliable electrical supply have less access
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Censorship-
Some governments restrict and censor access to digital technology
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Affordability
- More wealthy countries have better access to digital technology