Stop and Think! Digital divide issues

I am conscientious of the issues of digital divide; and since my blog topics are on digital technologies, I have added a search widget that will easily and quickly facilitate retrieval of documents on Digital divide issues especially as they relate to New Zealand.

• This search interface will retrieve documents in any format on the subject of "Digital divide" from the Digital NZ database.

• Enter any keywords to further limit your search. For example enter the keyword “schools". This will retrieve documents on "schools" that relate to digital divide.

As we increasingly rely on Technology for social, economic, political, health needs, we must pause to examine the impact this has on individuals who cannot afford it; those who do not have skills or know how to effectively use it; and those who have no access to it at all.

Individuals, governments, and organisations must stop and think of digital divide issues when they  make policies; services and facilities available mostly “online”.

When looking at digital technology and its impact on social relationships and or in bringing people together, we must reflect. Not ALL individuals, not all communities, not all countries have access these technologies.