In the time of Covid-19, a new trend has emerged digital divide which has manifested itself both in distance learning, in primary and secondary schools and at university, and in smart working for many workers.
Digital divide: definition
Usually for digital divide it has always been understood as the gap between those who have (adequate) access to the Internet and new technologies and those who do not, due to lack of resources or by choice, with consequent exclusion from society. This results in an exclusion from the advantages of the digital society, with socio-economic and health consequences for those affected. The digital divide and the definition linked to it have been revised in light of the pandemic and the resulting lockdown. In particular, in the context of distance learning, the family context has been decisive. The differences between children have increased in relation to the parents' approach to education, to cultural stimuli in general and to the technological means available at home and their use. What were the virtual spaces most frequented by Gen Z children even after the lockdown? Universitybox Agency can provide you with up-to-date data and teach you how to best communicate to this target.
Digital divide at school in the time of Covid-19
Post lockdown, no talk of digital divide to refer to the lack of a tablet or smartphone, now present in most homes although not all, nor the lack of broadband in some Italian areas. Much remains to be done, but certain gaps have been filled. digital divide at school, as well as for university and at work, in the pandemic era has shown, rather, that there is another gap that we need to fill once and for all: the cultural gap towards technology and towards new ways of doing things remotely, but above all in a smart way, with a new approach. Do you know the digital platforms most used now by students and teachers and the most downloaded applications? If you are a brand or you run a business and want to reach Gen Z kids contact University box.