2. “The gulf between those who have ready
access to computers and the
Internet, and those who do not.
There is a ‘digital divide’ between rich
and poor, black and white, in terms of
computer use” (Google, 2016)
Digital Divide
(User Generated Education, 2016)
4. Social Capital
“The networks of relationships among people who
live and work in a particular society,
enabling that society to function effectively.”
(Google, 2016)
(MBN, 2016)
5. Knowledge Capital
“An intangible asset that comprises
the information and skills of a
company's employees,
their experience with business
processes, group
work and on-the-job learning.”
(Google, 2016)
(Measuring the full impact of digital capital, 2016)
6. “Is a term popularized by Gary Becker an
economist from the University of Chicago and
Jacob Mincer that refers the stock of knowledge, habits,
social and personality attributes, including creativity,
embodied in the ability to perform labour
so as to produce economic value.”
Human Capital
(Wiki, 2016)
(Pam Moore, 2016)
7. Impacts of Digital Divide
Social Capital
Access to computers and the internet affects the way in which people communicate
with one another
Lack of access prevents certain members of a community from forms of electronic
communication and social contact
Knowledge Capital
Computers and internet access have introduced many methods of eLearning
Lack of access denies individuals current trends and critical knowledge
Human Capital
People without access to computers or internet are not exposed to digital or
electronic tools that would allow them to enhance their abilities to add value to the
community
8. Suggested solutions for government
Free access to equipment and internet in:
Libraries
Schools
Public Transport
Community based computer training initiatives from the government
E.g. internet on wheels (travelling awareness and training campaigns)
Free tablets for pupils at public schools
Subsidised Broadband access for low-income households
Awareness programs on other media:
TV
Radio
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