Impact Of The Internet On Society
Overview
Not everyone experiences the internet in the same way. While billions of people shop, learn, and socialise online every day, billions more have limited or no access at all. The gap between those who can use digital technologies and those who cannot shapes education, employment, healthcare, and even political participation across the globe.
In this lesson you will explore the digital divide, the causes and consequences of unequal access to ICT, and the ways in which less-restricted internet access is changing media, community life, and the way people socialise. These themes appear regularly in Edexcel Paper 1 discussion questions.
Objectives
- Understand the impact on society of the ability of individuals to have less-restricted access to networks at any time
- Know about the gap between information rich and information poor
- Understand the causes and implications of unequal access to ICT (locally, globally)
- Know about the impact on individuals and communities of limited or no access to digital technologies
- Understand the impact of changes in ways of socialising
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- What is the digital divide? A) The gap between old and new technology B) The gap between people with and without access to digital devices and the internet C) The difference between analogue and digital signals D) The gap between desktop and mobile users Answer: B
- Which of the following is a cause of the digital divide? A) High bandwidth in cities B) Lack of infrastructure in rural areas C) The use of social media by teenagers D) The popularity of streaming services Answer: B
- The term 'information poor' refers to people who: A) Cannot read or write B) Have limited or no access to information through digital technologies C) Choose not to use social media D) Live in cities with fast broadband Answer: B
- Which of the following is a risk associated with user-generated reference sites? A) They are too expensive to access B) Information may be inaccurate or unreliable C) They contain too many advertisements D) They can only be accessed on desktop computers Answer: B
- How can the internet negatively affect the way people socialise? A) By making communication faster B) By reducing face-to-face interaction and weakening local community bonds C) By allowing people to stay in touch with distant friends D) By providing access to online gaming Answer: B
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