What is digital inclusion?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify factors that affect access to the digital world.
Key learning points
- Digital inclusion means ensuring equality of access to digital tools.
- Digital exclusion happens when people cannot fully participate in the digital world.
- The digital divide describes the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not.
- Access to devices, internet connection, affordability, location and digital skills all affect digital inclusion.
Keywords
Inclusion - ensuring everyone can take part
Digital divide - the difference between those who have access to digital devices and tools and those who do not
Connectivity - being able to connect to a network, especially the internet
Common misconception
Having internet access is not very important for participating fully in society.
Many essential services, such as education, healthcare appointments, job applications and banking, are now online.
Teacher tip
This lesson contains a number of opportunities for classroom discussion. Perhaps use a think, pair, share approach to encourage pupils to engage in the discussion.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the internet?
Q2.What does “access” mean?
Q3.Why do people use the internet in everyday life?
Q4.A laptop, tablet or smartphone is an example of a digital .
Q5. means making sure everyone can take part and is not left out.
Q6.What is the most likely effect of lacking digital skills?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes digital inclusion?
Q2.The digital describes the gap between those who have access to digital devices and those who do not.
Q3.Why might people living in rural areas experience digital exclusion?
Q4.Alex does not have internet access at home. What might Alex find difficult?
Q5.Which of the following are factors that affect access to digital tools and devices?
Q6.Laura shares one smartphone with three siblings and only gets limited time online. Which factor is mainly affecting Laura’s access?
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