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Many people believe that everyone, regardless of circumstances, should be able to benefit from the Information Age and that technology-enabled information and services should be available to all. You will need to consider whether this is always the case. A so-called 'digital divide' exists both in your local community and globally, separating those who have full access and those who do not. You will need to be able to define the meaning of the term 'digital divide' and explain:
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Choose 3 factors from the following and describe them in detail. Describe these factors in a local (our country) and a global context.
- technological
- economic
- social
- geographical
- fear of technology
- lack of motivation
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Read Chapter 1.3 (page 38 onwards) of your online book. Add to your bibliography as you go along.
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