Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can define the digital divide and name the characteristics it depends on. (Guide: “What is the digital divide?”; Practice Q1, Q2)
- I can describe the parts of access: device, connection, cost, skills and suitability. (Guide: “Parts of access”; Practice Q7)
- I can explain how the divide raises issues of equity, access and influence. (Guide: “Equity, access and influence”; Practice Q3, Q6, question 10)
- I can explain that the divide affects groups and individuals, within and between countries. (Guide: “What is the digital divide?”)
Skills
- I can calculate the percentage of a group with and without access. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice Q4, Q8)
- I can match an action to the barrier it addresses. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice Q5, Q9)
- I can say which kind of actor (individual, organisation, government) could take an action. (Guide: “Who affects the divide?”; Practice Q9)
Reasoning
- I can evaluate a set of options and recommend a combination. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice question 10)
- I can say who is still left out after a proposed solution. (Guide: Worked example 2 step 4; Practice question 10)
- I can give a balanced, non-political analysis. (Guide: “Common misconceptions”; Practice Q8, Q9)
All ticked? Move on to the Topic 5.3 study guide, Computing Bias.