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The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God. - Pope Francis
“Social media has definitely revolutionized or transformed the world of pageantry, and not just pageantry, but any social cause that we like to lend our voice to, how we inform each other, how we connect.”
Catriona Gray
PQP Part 2
PQP Part 2
Learning Engagement # 3
Learning Engagement # 3
“The majority of young indigenous people living in remote communities live very much the way that I did in 1984. They don't have access to the internet and they don't have access to the vast body of knowledge that the rest of the world does. And what does that mean? How will that digital divide continue to create socioeconomic disparity in this society? In the time of exponential growth of technology, we're talking about generations missing out on participation in this economy. And it's not okay." (Denise Williams)
“The majority of young indigenous people living in remote communities live very much the way that I did in 1984. They don't have access to the internet and they don't have access to the vast body of knowledge that the rest of the world does. And what does that mean? How will that digital divide continue to create socioeconomic disparity in this society? In the time of exponential growth of technology, we're talking about generations missing out on participation in this economy. And it's not okay." (Denise Williams)
Shifting everything online due to COVID-19 brought to light digital divide issues worldwide. Suddenly people were expected to work, attend school, visit the doctor, shop and more, all online. For some, this move did not present a challenge, but others it did.
You are somewhere on the continuum of "this was totally my experience" to "this was so far removed from my experience". With your continuum in mind, think about the experiences of your staff and students, on that same continuum, as you engage with this content.
Click HERE to watch a short video entitled: The Digital Divide Explained
The barriers represented by the digital divide typically run along along axes of marginalization such as race, gender identity, sexuality, disability, class, age, socio-economic status and others. Barriers can take form of not being able to apply for certain jobs they otherwise qualify for, participating in social activities, and presenting difficulties in completing school assignments which require access to digital technologies.
Click HERE to complete an activity that will help you to determine whether you are "digitally privileged" or "digitally underprivileged".
Review the following:
Video: CBC: Digital Divide May Impact the Future of Indigenous Youth
Video: Toronto Star: Digital Inequality: How High-Speed Internet is Dividing Canada
Article: Ontario's Digital Divide: A Spotlight on the Differences in Online Connection, Activity and Benefits
Respond to the following:
Respond to the following:
As a Catholic Vice-Principal or Principal of your current school, what are the top three issues you would address with respect to digital inequities in your current school?
How might you address the issues?
How does privilege and socio-economic status create inequities within your Catholic community when it comes to technology?
What is one creative strategy to minimize or eradicate the impact of privilege and socio-economic status?
As a new Principal or Vice-Principal, who might you approach (and why) to garner help with addressing the digital divide in your Catholic school community?
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