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.