Subsection 6.1. The digital divide for Information Technology, A Level - revisedeck

6.1. The digital divide

A subsection of Information Technology, 9626, through 6. The digital divide

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Some people use modern technology in their everyday lives. Explain how aspects of such modern technology influence the digital divide.

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2021

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A digital divide exists between the more technologically aware and the less technologically aware nations. Analyse this type of digital divide.

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2024

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A recent BBC news bulletin claimed: The digital divide, like many other economic or social problems, is a global issue. Explain what is meant by the digital divide.

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2017

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A recent BBC news bulletin claimed: The digital divide, like many other economic or social problems, is a global issue. Explain what is meant by the digital divide.

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2017

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There is a global digital divide between more and less industrially developed nations. Describe this type of digital divide.

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2018

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A number of schools in the Americas have introduced a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. This means that students are expected to bring their own device to school for use in lessons. This can encourage a digital divide within schools. Describe three ways in which this can widen the digital divide within schools. 1. 2. 3. Describe three ways in which this situation could be rectified. 1. 2. 3.

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2018

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The digital divide often exists between people in developed countries and those in developing countries. Describe what is meant by the digital divide and how it affects these countries.

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2020

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One reason for the digital divide is that people living in rural areas are less likely to have high speed broadband compared to people in cities. Explain why this particular aspect of the digital divide exists.

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2022

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The digital divide can exist between people in less industrially developed nations and those in more industrially developed nations. Explain why this digital divide exists. Describe the effects of this form of digital divide.

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2023

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Explain why there can be a digital divide between different socioeconomic groups.

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2023

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