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Hey guys and gals, at the moment I am doing about the information age for AS ICT and well we have to interview people so well i was hoping you wouldn't mind answering a few questions on the digital divide to contribute towards my coursework,I am not sure what questions to ask but if anyone has any knowledge on the digital divide their input would be greately appreaciated. I would very much appreciate any replies, sensible answers only please.
1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
3.How can the gap be reduced?
4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your recommendations?
well thats all I can think of, so thanks for your help if there is anyone that can help, any input I'd very much appreciate.
1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
3.How can the gap be reduced?
4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your recommendations?
well thats all I can think of, so thanks for your help if there is anyone that can help, any input I'd very much appreciate.
schummi wrote:
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It seems to be the older generation that are slow in taking up new technology. I guess it's because they've lived their life without it for so long that they feel they don't need it. However that's been changing and you do see a lot more accepting it, whether it's computers, the internet, mobile phones or digital television.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
Not at all, I seem to embrace it all. If price wasn't an issue I would like to use more technology in my site. I can't see why someone would be afraid of new technology.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Information is important, with the digital switch over coming up the Government has to make sure everyone is aware, if they don't then 100,000s or millions could find themselves without TV.
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Yes I do think they need to do more, perhaps sending out free information packs or providing local classes,etc. Apart from digital television I havent seen them do much else to promote new digital technology.
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It seems to be the older generation that are slow in taking up new technology. I guess it's because they've lived their life without it for so long that they feel they don't need it. However that's been changing and you do see a lot more accepting it, whether it's computers, the internet, mobile phones or digital television.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
Not at all, I seem to embrace it all. If price wasn't an issue I would like to use more technology in my site. I can't see why someone would be afraid of new technology.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Information is important, with the digital switch over coming up the Government has to make sure everyone is aware, if they don't then 100,000s or millions could find themselves without TV.
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Yes I do think they need to do more, perhaps sending out free information packs or providing local classes,etc. Apart from digital television I havent seen them do much else to promote new digital technology.
Darebee wrote:
> schummi wrote:
>
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
>
> It's caused by people being unwilling to embrace new technology
> but in the end even those who resist it will have to embrace it
> sooner rather than later as the new technology will be an
> essential part of life ie digtal TV after analogue is switched
> off.
>
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
>
> No I'm open to trying new technology and if it isn't for me I'll
> stop using it.
>
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
>
> Better education available to people and cheaper prices.
>
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
>
thanks for your contribution, very much appreciated
> Probably help with the education bit on a national scale.
> schummi wrote:
>
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
>
> It's caused by people being unwilling to embrace new technology
> but in the end even those who resist it will have to embrace it
> sooner rather than later as the new technology will be an
> essential part of life ie digtal TV after analogue is switched
> off.
>
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
>
> No I'm open to trying new technology and if it isn't for me I'll
> stop using it.
>
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
>
> Better education available to people and cheaper prices.
>
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
>
thanks for your contribution, very much appreciated
> Probably help with the education bit on a national scale.
schummi wrote:
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It's caused by people being unwilling to embrace new technology but in the end even those who resist it will have to embrace it sooner rather than later as the new technology will be an essential part of life ie digtal TV after analogue is switched off.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
No I'm open to trying new technology and if it isn't for me I'll stop using it.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Better education available to people and cheaper prices.
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Probably help with the education bit on a national scale.
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It's caused by people being unwilling to embrace new technology but in the end even those who resist it will have to embrace it sooner rather than later as the new technology will be an essential part of life ie digtal TV after analogue is switched off.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
No I'm open to trying new technology and if it isn't for me I'll stop using it.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Better education available to people and cheaper prices.
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Probably help with the education bit on a national scale.
Nay probs. :)
Hedfix wrote:
> Obviously a few of the questions were answered vaguely thinking
> about the world-wide problems caused by the digital divide and
> not just thinking about it on a national level.
Well I do have to write about world-wide problems too, so its a help, thanks for your contribution.
> Obviously a few of the questions were answered vaguely thinking
> about the world-wide problems caused by the digital divide and
> not just thinking about it on a national level.
Well I do have to write about world-wide problems too, so its a help, thanks for your contribution.
schummi wrote:
>
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It's the classic 'have's' and 'have nots', those who don't have the net, mobile phones find it harder to do certain things or have to take a less direct route to solving a problem.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
'Afraid's' a little strong but I don't like to use mobile phones for anything but the odd short call or have them near me because of the radiation.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Cheaper solutions. We have the clockwork radio so perhaps we can push the cheaper set-top boxes that came out ages ago to just allow you to browse the net without any of the extras?
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Free broadband nation-wide(ish), they have it in the States.
Obviously a few of the questions were answered vaguely thinking about the world-wide problems caused by the digital divide and not just thinking about it on a national level.
>
> 1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
It's the classic 'have's' and 'have nots', those who don't have the net, mobile phones find it harder to do certain things or have to take a less direct route to solving a problem.
> 2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
'Afraid's' a little strong but I don't like to use mobile phones for anything but the odd short call or have them near me because of the radiation.
> 3.How can the gap be reduced?
Cheaper solutions. We have the clockwork radio so perhaps we can push the cheaper set-top boxes that came out ages ago to just allow you to browse the net without any of the extras?
> 4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your
> recommendations?
Free broadband nation-wide(ish), they have it in the States.
Obviously a few of the questions were answered vaguely thinking about the world-wide problems caused by the digital divide and not just thinking about it on a national level.
Hey guys and gals, at the moment I am doing about the information age for AS ICT and well we have to interview people so well i was hoping you wouldn't mind answering a few questions on the digital divide to contribute towards my coursework,I am not sure what questions to ask but if anyone has any knowledge on the digital divide their input would be greately appreaciated. I would very much appreciate any replies, sensible answers only please.
1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
3.How can the gap be reduced?
4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your recommendations?
well thats all I can think of, so thanks for your help if there is anyone that can help, any input I'd very much appreciate.
1.What is your opinion on the digital divide?
2.Are you afraid to use any new technology? If so why?
3.How can the gap be reduced?
4.Does the government need to do more? If so what would be your recommendations?
well thats all I can think of, so thanks for your help if there is anyone that can help, any input I'd very much appreciate.