The Digital Divide
The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals or communities that have access to technology and those that do not.
Causes of the Digital Divide:
- Economic disparities affecting access to devices or the Internet.
- Geographic isolation where infrastructure is unavailable.
- Educational differences in computational thinking skills.
Addressing the Digital Divide:
- Government and NGO initiatives to provide devices and internet access.
- Open-source software to reduce costs for users.
- Education programs to teach programming and digital literacy.