Aging has its benefits: senior discounts, rambunctious grandchildren, peaceful retirement, and hopefully a heap of wisdom. But many who enter into their so-called golden years also face challenges when it comes to staying connected and socially engaged with friends, family, and the world around them. Making these challenges even harder is the existence of an […]
Think of what you do every day. How much does the technology you take for granted impact your life? If the internet collapsed tomorrow, would you be able to do your job or complete your schoolwork? A life with limited access to the internet is a grim and unfair reality for many. The digital divide […]
In modern society, digital skills are more important than ever before. Many jobs require baseline digital proficiency, schools require students to have home internet access to complete projects, and vast economic opportunities exist online. However, not everyone has equal access to these technologies. As more and more people need digital skills to obtain work, participate […]
The digital divide is the socioeconomic gap created between communities, cultures, or individuals with different levels of access to digital tools. Those with unfettered access to broadband internet and computers have advantages over those who lack adequate internet connectivity, which can lead to far-reaching negative consequences for the latter. The digital divide between countries can […]
Technology is everywhere and is now an integral part of societies worldwide. As a result, a digital divide has formed between people who have digital skills and people who do not. This divide prevents people without digital skills from advancing in their careers and getting higher-paying opportunities. It’s particularly important to teach digital literacy in […]
Today, digital technologies are more central to our daily lives than ever before. However, many people lack access to, or knowledge of, critical digital skills that are necessary to use online platforms. To ensure that every person is able to navigate the internet, schools should consider implementing a digital literacy curriculum. Digital literacy in the […]
The digital divide represents the gap between individuals who have easy access to resources like computers and the internet and those who do not. Without access to the internet and related digital technology, people are at a disadvantage socially and economically. They cannot participate as easily in society or invest as easily in their education […]
Computer literacy and digital literacy are related yet distinct. Understanding the difference is important to ensure people learn skills that equip them for the future. So what is the difference between computer literacy and digital literacy? Computer literacy encompasses the basics of how to use the computer itself. To be literate, you must know how […]
Before use of the internet exploded in the mid-1990s, the question, What is digital literacy? coincided with how to use a computer. The simple process of turning on and using a device required some proficiency. Early PCs required understanding a computer’s physical assembly: connecting cables, inserting floppy disks, and booting the operating system with MS-DOS. […]
If you’re reading this article on a digital device, you’re probably not surprised by how easy it was to find or how quickly it loaded. But for millions around the world, this article is out of reach. While easy access to the information, services, and opportunities of the digital world is commonplace for many, millions […]
