Digital Nation Changes

What is the digital divide in society?

• The digital divide in society is the gap between individuals who have access to digital technologies and those who do not.

• The digital divide is the disparity in smartphone ownership among different age groups

• The digital divide is the difference in internet speed between urban and rural areas

• The digital divide refers to the gap between rich and poor individuals in society

How does the digital divide impact access to education?

• The digital divide creates disparities in internet access, digital literacy, and necessary devices for online learning.

• The digital divide decreases access to education

• The digital divide has no impact on access to education

• The digital divide enhances access to education

Explain the concept of digital exclusion.

• Digital exclusion is a term used to describe the overuse of digital technologies

• Digital exclusion only affects older generations who are not interested in technology

• Digital exclusion refers to the process of intentionally avoiding the use of digital technologies

• Digital exclusion is the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those who do not, encompassing issues like internet connectivity, digital literacy, and access to devices.

What are the factors contributing to the digital divide?

• Digital literacy is not important

• Affordability of devices does not contribute to the digital divide

• Multiple factors such as lack of access to technology, internet connectivity, digital literacy, affordability of devices and services, and socio-economic disparities contribute to the digital divide.

• Access to technology is not a factor

Discuss the role of government in bridging the digital divide.

• It is the responsibility of private companies, not the government, to address the digital divide

• The government should not be involved in bridging the digital divide

• The government can bridge the digital divide by implementing policies and programs that provide access to technology, internet connectivity, and digital skills training to underserved communities.

• The digital divide is not a significant issue that requires government intervention

How has digital media changed the way information is consumed?

• Digital media has made information more exclusive, delayed, and passive.

• Digital media has made information more restricted, unpredictable, and static.

• Digital media has made information more complicated, distant, and non-engaging.

• Digital media has made information more accessible, immediate, and interactive.

What are the advantages of digital media over traditional media?

• Digital media has limited reach compared to traditional media

• Digital media is more expensive than traditional media

• Digital media lacks interactive capabilities

• Digital media has wider reach, lower cost, easier audience targeting, real-time analytics, and interactive capabilities.

Explain the concept of citizen journalism in the digital age.

• Citizen journalism involves only professional journalists reporting news digitally.

• Citizen journalism relies solely on print media for dissemination.

• Citizen journalism in the digital age involves non-professional individuals utilizing digital platforms to report news and information.

• Citizen journalism in the digital age is limited to traditional media outlets.

How has social media influenced societal changes?

• Social media has no impact on societal changes

• Social media only affects individuals, not society as a whole

• Social media has caused societal regression rather than progress

• Social media has influenced societal changes through rapid information dissemination, global communication, social movements, and public opinion shaping.

Discuss the impact of fake news in the digitalized nation.

• Fake news promotes critical thinking and media literacy

• Fake news has no impact on society

• Fake news is always easy to identify and debunk

• Fake news can manipulate public opinion, influence elections, incite violence, and damage reputations.