Transcript Presentation1.pptx

Group Members:
1. Lee Kiat Cheah
2. Jyo Lyn Hor
3. Brian Groudan
4. Emily Grove
5. Bup Kim
Introduction
 Wikipedia defines the term ‘digital divide’ as the gap
between people with effective access
to digital and information technology and those with
very limited or no access at all. It includes the
imbalances in physical access to technology as well as
the imbalances in resources and skills needed to
effectively participate as a digital citizen.
Difference in Digital Practices
between Generations
 Digital natives (younger generation who grew up with
technology) are more comfortable with using the
internet. They multitask and engage in online social
networking.
 Digital immigrants (adults who adapt to technology)
do not rely heavily on the internet to perform tasks printing out a digital document to edit it rather than
editing it online, for example. (Prensky, 2001a, p. 4).
The Roots of Digital Divide
(Adults’ Perspectives)
 Adults discriminate youth as being ‘totally different’
from their own generation in several aspects like their
internet usage and learning methods. For example, the
adults do not believe that multitasking(studying while
Facebook-ing and watching videos on Youtube) is an
effective way to learn.
 The adults think that social networking online is a
waste of time and friendships on social networking
sites are superficial.
The Roots of Digital Divide
(Youth’s Perspectives)
 Teenagers think that technological resources are vital
for them to look up for information and stay in touch
with their peers. Internet gives them the chance to
access and explore the world beyond boundaries.
 Teenagers find it unreasonable for adults to control
and intrude their online spaces to monitor their online
activities.
Conclusion
 Some experts find out that technology is not the blame
behind the perceived “digital divide”. Therefore, a
trans-generational understanding should be fostered
in order to dissipate this misconception.