Zeyn Mahomed Grade 10 2020
LU8 - Social and Ethical Issues
1. Economical Reasons for Using Computers
Economical Reasons
Efficiency ● Computation of complex calculations
● Saves Paper
● Processing of data more accurate and reliable
Communication ● Makes global business operations possible
● Paperless communication - good for environment
Productivity ● Cost effective and more reliable
● Used in manufacturing - replacing manual labour
2. Digital Divide
Digital Divide ● Refers to the gap between the “haves” and the “have nots”
Haves Have nots
Those who have regular, effective Do not have regular access
access to digital and information
technology
Access to computers and the Internet with the accompanying skills and
resources which enable the technology to be used
1. Socio-economic 1. Rich 1. Poor
2. Racial 2. White 2. Minority
3. Geographical 3. Urban 3. Rural
Digitally-enabled citizens are those that have access to technology and
can communicate globally using e-Communications
They have a set of skills which they can use to become more productive
members of society
Reasons for the Divide
Poverty ● Lack of infrastructure
● Governments do not have the finances to provide
schools and basic necessities
Education ● illiteracy and lack of education
● Without technology, the system is reliant on
teachers, textbooks and classrooms - poor quality
Political ● Civil wars and violence
● Governments are not able to provide for their
people
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LU8 - Social and Ethical Issues
1. Economical Reasons for Using Computers
Economical Reasons
Efficiency ● Computation of complex calculations
● Saves Paper
● Processing of data more accurate and reliable
Communication ● Makes global business operations possible
● Paperless communication - good for environment
Productivity ● Cost effective and more reliable
● Used in manufacturing - replacing manual labour
2. Digital Divide
Digital Divide ● Refers to the gap between the “haves” and the “have nots”
Haves Have nots
Those who have regular, effective Do not have regular access
access to digital and information
technology
Access to computers and the Internet with the accompanying skills and
resources which enable the technology to be used
1. Socio-economic 1. Rich 1. Poor
2. Racial 2. White 2. Minority
3. Geographical 3. Urban 3. Rural
Digitally-enabled citizens are those that have access to technology and
can communicate globally using e-Communications
They have a set of skills which they can use to become more productive
members of society
Reasons for the Divide
Poverty ● Lack of infrastructure
● Governments do not have the finances to provide
schools and basic necessities
Education ● illiteracy and lack of education
● Without technology, the system is reliant on
teachers, textbooks and classrooms - poor quality
Political ● Civil wars and violence
● Governments are not able to provide for their
people
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