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ii- Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the government putting its information and services online. (Same Scenario)

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ii- Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the government putting its information and services online. (Same Scenario)

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A regional government agency is responsible for encouraging citizens to use ICT to access government
information and services online.
The agency is also responsible for trying to reduce the ‘digital divide’ so that citizens can use online
services and facilities provided by banks and retailers.
The agency is concerned about the antisocial use of ICT and about computer fraud. It wishes to
commission a survey to be completed by citizens to reveal the extent of these problems.

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The benefits for the government putting it's information online would include; easier access to statistics for the public, giving them a reliable source for their data. Another benefit can be ease of access for services that are available to the people from online.
Doing this can also be cost effective for the government allowing them to use resources elsewhere, in other manners the efficiency of the system is also improved as the regional government would be trying to move from traditional methods of using paper forms. Putting government related information online would lead to secret government agendas being used to persuade the users to go against the government and change the publics opinion. The reliability of the information presented would also be in question as online information could easily be edited and this could lead to false informations being spread. Hackers could also hijack the government website and steal the information and use it for the wrong reasons. Another drawback would be the inaccessibility. The government information would only be visible to users who have the access internet and this would make the people who don't have access to the web left out as they cant view the information. The government could obtain information of the users if they are required to sign up to view the information, this results in lack of privacy which makes the public feel unsafe.

https://www.e-spincorp.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-e-government/

Marked=4/5

What went well: The information provided was qualitative, quantitative and precise.

Would be better if: The presenter explained it briefly other than just reading the text

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i-Explain how the regional government could try to reduce the ‘digital divide’ so that more citizenswould be able to access its online services.

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i-Explain how the regional government could try to reduce the ‘digital divide’ so that more citizenswould be able to access its online services.

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1. Improve digital literacy & affordability
Governments should act by developing and utilizing state tools in order to enhance availability, encourage and educate the usage of ICT, and support the development of ICT skills. The government can tackle financial and legal barriers (tariffs, taxes, etc. that contribute to high pricing) that prevent incentives towards objectives concerning technology.

The provision of suitable e-services and the promotion of digital literacy should become a security matter and a top priority for Governments, in order to ensure their country or region a place in the future knowledge based society.

2. Develop improved infrastructure
In order for citizens to have a wider access to online services, the government must work towards investing in not only availability to literacy services, but also the physical platforms that allow good service and operation. Poor infrastructure will indicate a low internet connectivity and restrict the access citizens have to online resources.

3. Formulating awareness policies
In terms of computer fraud, many users/citizens become hesitant to take advantage of services such as retail and banking. The state group should ensure that users are not discouraged by promoting policies that assure data security and online presence, as well as attempt to create a strong system of online safety, along with co-operation with banks and retail stores.

http://www.digitaldividecouncil.com/how-to-bridge-the-digital-divide/
https://unchronicle.un.org/article/role-e-governance-bridging-digital-divide
http://www.digitaldividecouncil.com/top-five-digital-divide-solutions/
IT textbook - Paul Long, Sarah Lawrey, Victoria Ellis

Marked= 4/5

What went well: The information is very detailed and accurate, however,  it could have been explained in a better way.

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The government in Samara is concerned about the digital divide amongst its peoples.They are introducing a program of education for all people and want to encourage the more wide spread use of computers.The government wants to provide online application systems for government-issued personal documents.They also want to manage income tax online. 

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The government in Samara is concerned about the digital divide amongst its peoples.They are introducing a program of education for all people and want to encourage the more wide spread use of computers.The government wants to provide online application systems for government-issued personal documents.They also want to manage income tax online. 

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i-Describe three ways in which the digital divide affects the population.

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i-Describe three ways in which the digital divide affects the population.

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1)Some people are too old to understand how to use new technology.
2)Some may be unable to afford these technologies
3)Some people may be unable to access online services such as the news services, etc.

Source: IT Textbook (Paul Long, Sarah Lawrey and Victoria Ellis)       ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

Marked: 3/5
What went well : The information was well presented.

What went wrong: The responses were short.

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Completing an online income tax form requires the entry of personal details such asname, address, phone number etc.   ii-Identify three items of financial information that must also be entered. 

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Completing an online income tax form requires the entry of personal details such asname, address, phone number etc.   ii-Identify three items of financial information that must also be entered. 

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iii-Describe the measures that can be taken by Government to ensure that people living in rural area know on how to pay tax online too. (Same Scenario)

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Governments provide online facilities to increase access to employment opportunities and to health,legal and political services.The digital divide is the gap between individuals and groups of people who are able to make effectiveuse of ICT and those who are not able to do so.The digital divide affects many areas including access to health services and employment opportunities.

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Governments provide online facilities to increase access to employment opportunities and to health,legal and political services.The digital divide is the gap between individuals and groups of people who are able to make effectiveuse of ICT and those who are not able to do so.The digital divide affects many areas including access to health services and employment opportunities.

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i-Explain how the digital divide can limit people’s employment opportunities.

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i-Explain how the digital divide can limit people’s employment opportunities.

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The digital divide increases the cost of looking for work, which also reduces both the chance of finding a suitable job and the ability to earn a decent return. Lack of ICT expertise, broadband access and even social media capabilities will make it extremely difficult to get jobs these days. 🥰
src: https://careerenlightenment.com/how-does-the-digital-divide-affect-job-search

Mark = 3/5

What went well: The information  was concise and showed relevant understanding to the issue presented.

Would be better if: Further explanation of the point, or more reasons regarding employment limitations were given.

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ii-Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of individuals being able to access legal information online. (Same Scenario)

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ii-Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of individuals being able to access legal information online. (Same Scenario)

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5- Excellent: Response shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues. Response cites sources

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5- Excellent: Response shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues. Response cites sources

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4- Very Good: Response shows an intelligent use and a good understanding of relevant source materials

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4- Very Good: Response shows an intelligent use and a good understanding of relevant source materials

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3- Good: Response shows some understanding of relevant major theoretical and/or factual issues with reliable source citation.

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3- Good: Response shows some understanding of relevant major theoretical and/or factual issues with reliable source citation.

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2- Fair: Response shows some awareness and understanding of the factual and/or theoretical issues, but demonstrates limited ability to develop these

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2- Fair: Response shows some awareness and understanding of the factual and/or theoretical issues, but demonstrates limited ability to develop these

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1- Not so fair: Response shows contain blatant conceptual or factual errors. Response is very poorly organised and/or very poorly written.

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1- Not so fair: Response shows contain blatant conceptual or factual errors. Response is very poorly organised and/or very poorly written.

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Conclude with 'What Went Well 'and 'Even Better if'

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Explain measures taken by UAE towards its advance in minimizing the Digital Divide.

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Team Alpha (Adrian, Faiz, Waleed, Andrea)

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Team Alpha (Adrian, Faiz, Waleed, Andrea)

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Digital Divide refers to the uneven distribution and access or usage of technological resources in regions worldwide.

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Team Gamma (Sandalee, Aaeza, Usman, Saad, Zain)

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Team Gamma (Sandalee, Aaeza, Usman, Saad, Zain)

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Digital divide describes the technology divide (or gap) between countries, demographic groups and economic areas. It is a technical, social and economic issue, which covers the difference in availability and use of modern technology.

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1)The 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference
2)National Insurance Number
3)Untaxed income per year including self employed

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https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-to-fill-in-a-self-assessment-tax-return
Mark: 3/5
What went well: The information was easy to understand.

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To diminish digital divide around the villages and rural areas of Samara the government can build networking and telephone towers      close by and fund the economical growth in that area. They can also introduce initiatives to persuade the population to use devices and set up informational posters,tutorials and website links to the tax website so that the public is well informed.

Credits:
--IT textbook 😊
--Paul long, Sarah Lawrey and                                                          Victoria Ellis

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Digital divide is the availability and spread of computer networks, telephone , and knowledge about the networking and computers across a specific region whether it be global or a small town.

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Team Gamma: From the IT textbook (Paul long,Sarah lawrey , Victoria Ellis)

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1) There is less paperwork
2) Billing is easier

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1)  Security issues: Gaining or sending legal information electronically is risky as it might not be secured rather than having the information presented in the form of a hard copy.
Source: https://www.townemailer.com/5-big-disadvantages-of-electronic-invoices/

Mark = 3/5

What went well: Relevant information given and easy to understand.

Would be better if: Developing the points would allow a more in-depth understanding.

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Definitions & use of digital divide

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How to tackle and implement solutions for digital divide.

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how to slowly irradicate this issue it completely

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Government incentives to reduce digital divide.

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Definition and impact

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The meaning of digital divide

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How the government uses different methods to resolve this issue in their own state and region.

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The benefits and drawbacks of accessing legal information online.

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The advantages and disadvantages of government putting in information online.