https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa How does it apply to teaching and learning en-us 2018-04-19 02:18:19 UTC 2018-04-19 11:19:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253258054 Digital Divide is a gap between those who have access to computers and the internet and those who don’t. The divide is evident when comparing cities and rural areas, between educated and uneducated, differences in socioeconomic groups and globally with variability in access, prices and performance of different technologies (Howell, 2013). ]]> 2018-04-19 02:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253258054 emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253258221 The Australia Digital Divide Inclusion Index is an initiative developed by Telstra, RMIT University and Roy Morgan to research gaps between digitally included and excluded Australians. The ADII focusses on three different areas representing data from the level of digital access, Affordability and Ability. ]]> 2018-04-19 02:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253258221 emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253259128 Digital Inclusion is linked to bridging the digital divide. The current generation has moved to interacting through the use of digital technologies, no longer is the internet used only by businesses and those who can afford it. It is now seen as a necessity to manage health and wellbeing, finances, education and connect with family and friends all over the world (Howell, 2013).]]> 2018-04-19 02:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253259128 emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253260039 Broadband is accessed by 62% of households in Australia, with 86% having internet access, however it is distributed unevenly across States and the rate of connectivity is lower in Regional areas compared with cities (Howell, 2013).

Learn how other Countries are tacking the divide: https://search-proquest-com.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/docview/447440121?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo ]]> 2018-04-19 02:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253260039 emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253260438 There continues to be debate over government funding and the changes to the Gonski reform. Dr Ken Boston said the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's proposal, if acted on, would harm children in the country's neediest schools.]]> 2018-04-19 02:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253260438 emma_j_lewis https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253261295 There is an expectation on many areas including Schools, the Education system, Governments and Employers to bridge the digital divide between what parents and individuals can afford and what is expected for students and individuals entering the workforce (Howell, 2013, p. 55) As a teacher this is an issue which needs to be addressed, and to understand the impacts within a classroom. James raises great points and has developed different techniques to guide educators in overcoming the divide.

Check out his book for full details: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/curtin/detail.action?docID=716130]]> 2018-04-19 02:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_lewis/uktl864q3bwa/wish/253261295