Information technology comprises computers, laptops, tablets, internet connection, and smart phones. Having only 6% of developing countries connected to telephones indicates a digital divide where income, race, education, household type, and geographical location affect digital equity. Schools with wealthy students tend to have greater internet access, and internet speed differences between countries and areas can exacerbate disparities in access to information technology resources.

1. Reaction
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2. 1.Computers
2.Laptops
3.Tablets
4.Internet Connection
5.Smart phones
6.Cellphones

3. Guide Questions:
1. What comprise information technology?
2. What are the implications of having 6 percent of the
population in developing countries are connected to
telephones?
3. What is meant by digital divide?
4. Explain how income, race, education, household type, and
geographical location affect digital equity?
5. Why are women and minority groups not eligible for the
jobs with the highest salaries?
6. Why do schools with rich students have greater access to
internet?

4. 1. How can internet be used in culturally
relevant ways?
2. In the Philippines, have students benefitted
much from information technology?
3. Can computers and internets bridge the gaps
in educational achievements between the
rural and urban schools in the Philippines?
4. Considering that internet speed in the
Philippines is much slower than that of its
ASEAN neighbors, does this speed create
another reason for disparity?