TOPIC Explain what the digital divide is and how it impacts the impoverished? Presentation by Zama and Nosipho – Online Journalism 2015

LAYOUT Background Definition of digital divide Where does it exists Its impact on the impoverished

DEFINITION Accessing The Internet And Technology By the Rich and poor Accessibility

WHAT IS DIGITAL DIVIDE? IT 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.

BACKGROUND The history of digital dates back to when people could only communicated via TELEPHONE TELEVISION PERSONAL COMPUTERS

ACCESS The rich can afford internet access and advancements in technology. However the poorer members of society aren’t able to afford internet access payments and IT equipment.

THE LANGUAGE BARRIER There is a significant problem with the available languages on the internet, thus causing a communication barrier for certain countries. South African has 11 official languages but the internet has mostly English. Children at schools are still taught in either English or their home language.

PRICE OF DATA IN SOUTH AFRICA South Africa was ranked 30th out of 46 "as having the most expensive pre- paid mobile tariffs among African countries“ a country with millions living in poverty. These are mostly utilized by the impoverish. To look for jobs Log on to the internet Download videos and pictures

WHERE DOES IT EXIST Economically Physiographic Academically Culturally Politically Socially Demographics

IMPACT ON THE IMPOVERISHED Unemployment Poverty Quality of education Skills to compete in the economy General knowledge of the internet

UNEMPLOYMENT /DIGITAL DIVIDE Infrastructure in rural areas magnifies the impact of the digital divide on the lives of low literacy levels, high rates of unemployment and lower levels of income. Many companies are moving their activities onto the internet, and new businesses are being developed that operate purely on the internet.

DIGITAL DIVIDE IMPACTS ON EDUCATION Computer skills are now a requirement for any college student. Minorities or students from low-income families may not be able to enter college with insufficient technology background. Even students who can get accepted to college may not be able to finish due to a lack of computer skills

VIDEO: DIGITAL DIVIDE IN EDUCATION: (YOUTUBE)

THE INTRODUCTION OF E-GOVERNANCE TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, SERVICE DELIVERY AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. LINK GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS BUT BECAUSE OF EXPENSIVE DATA,IT IS NOT WORKING

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