Monday, February 4, 2013

The Digital Divide


Word cloud developed by Brianna Claggett at Tagxedo
Easy access to technology yields a plethora of benefits.  In the 21st century, essentially all information is posted online, sometimes without the permission of the owner.  In relation to the issue of E-sponsibility, access to technology helps individuals to monitor what is being posted online about them.  In addition, access to technology allows individuals to research why privacy and cyber safety are so important as well as find ways to protect one’s digital dossier. 

However, not everyone has access to technology.  This situation is called the “digital divide.”  Even so, those who lack easy access to technology can still find ways to connect online.  Students often have access to school funded computer labs.  Individuals who don’t have access to these facilities can often go to local libraries, which offer public computers.  In addition, many cafes now provide free wireless Internet.  
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  1. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Good post! You answer the question completely and explain all of your points in full detail. You makes sure to discuss the "digital divide", which is very relevant. You make the point that people now, in the 21st century, have access to at least public internet access. I wonder what about the regions without any internet access? Are there still these kind of regions anywhere in the world? What about restricted and monitored access in countries like North Korea or Iran?
    Overall though, you were very thorough.

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