Terms

Digital Divide 

What is the digital divide? 

The gap between those who have access to technology, the internet and digital literacy training, and those who do not. It affects all generations – both rural and urban communities – and a wide variety of industries and sectors. 

• Verification: https://www.ncbroadband.gov/digital-divide/what-digital-divide 

Emerging Technology 

What is emerging technology? 

New and rapidly growing innovations that have the potential to change how we live, work, and interact, even if they’re not fully developed yet. 

1. Radical novelty. 

2. Fast growth. 

3. Coherence. 

4. Prominent impact. 

5. Uncertainty and ambiguity. 

• Verification: https://sites.google.com/view/prof-noone-csit-101/unit-5/emerging-technology 

Researching and Presenting 

What did you learn about researching and presenting information by completing the two projects in this unit? 

I learned that research means nothing if it comes from an unreliable source, especially when it comes to academics. I also learned that PowerPoints get across to viewers better if the slides are cohesive and make sense.