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The digital divide is the unequal access to digital technology, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the internet. [1] [2] The digital divide worsens inequality around access to information and resources.
The digital divide is an economic and social inequality with regard to access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies (ICT). [1] Factors causing the divide can vary depending on the country and culture, as can the potential solutions for minimizing or closing the divide.
Education is a key aspect of digital inclusion as digital technologies have become a key means of engaging with all levels of the education system, requiring levels of digital competence for successful engagement with the curriculum. [6] In addition lifelong learning is required as technologies, services and systems are changing constantly.
The global digital divide also contributes to the inequality of access to goods and services available through technology. Computers and the Internet provide users with improved education, which can lead to higher wages; the people living in nations with limited access are therefore disadvantaged. [15]
The digital divide in the United States refers to inequalities between individuals, households, and other groups of different demographic and socioeconomic levels in access to information and communication technologies ("ICTs") and in the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use the information gained from connecting. [1] [2] [3] [4]
A number of studies have documented unequal access to online education due to internet connectivity, technology access, among other factors. [40] [46] These studies often bring attention to the inequalities in Black and White education quality, access, and outcomes, even before COVID-19. [47]
Unequal access to education in the United States results in unequal outcomes for students. Disparities in academic access among students in the United States are the result of multiple factors including government policies, school choice, family wealth, parenting style, implicit bias towards students' race or ethnicity, and the resources available to students and their schools.
[16] The Digital Education Show Africa: As an annual event, this show highlights the latest developments, technologies, and best practices in digital education, promoting the use of technology in African schools. The event connects educators, policymakers, and technology providers to examine innovative ways to address the digital divide and ...