The document discusses the digital divide, which refers to the gap between those who have access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. It can refer to individuals, social groups, and communities worldwide. While access to internet infrastructure has expanded, the digital divide now refers more to a lack of skills or motivation to use technology. A variety of factors contribute to the digital divide, including economic limitations, geographical availability, fear of technology, lack of motivation, and cultural attitudes towards technology.

1. DIGITAL
DIVIDE

2. Digital divide
 It is easy to forget that we don’t all
have access to ICT resource.
 The digital divide refers to the gap
between the people who have
access to a computer(or a
computer connected to the internet)
and those who do not.
 It can refer to
individuals,social,groups,and
communities worldwide.

4. SOCIAL FACTOR
 Originally, the digital divide was
attributed to internet access.
 Now, most people have access
to the internet thanks to libraries.
And internet cafes etc.
 We now think about the digital
divide as those who do, and
those who don’t have the skills
to use the internet appropriately.

5.  The main reason individuals and
communities don’t have access
to a computer or an up-to- date
internet service are economic.
ECONOMIC FACTOR

6. GEOGRAPHICAL FACTOR
 Availability of the internet throughout
the world shows large differences
between world regions.

7.  Many do not use technology people because
they:
-Are not confident in their own ability to use
computer skills.
FEAR OF TECHNOLOGY
FACTOR

8.  Many people are not prepared to
put in the time and effort to learn
something new .
LACK OF MOTIVATION
FACTOR

9.  Attitude: Some group of people feel that
ICT is for particular groups of people:
-The young
-The brainy
-Middle class
CULTURAL FACTOR