This project explores global technology issues and helps us practice digital literacy skills using online tools. We researched two different countries outside the United States to compare how people access and use technology. Then we created a professional Word report individually and a group PowerPoint together to show our findings. Finally, we updated our ePortfolios to reflect on what we learned and how we collaborated.

• Kenya (my chosen location)

• Brazil (my partner’s chosen location)

We compared how each country accesses and uses technology, including mobile phone ownership, internet usage, and the digital divide.

One interesting fact I learned is that even though Kenya and Brazil are very different countries, they both share warm climates that shape how people use technology. Brazil’s growing cybersecurity market (up 10.3%) shows how digital protection is becoming more important, while Kenya uses agricultural drones to improve farming. Seeing how climate and technology connect in both places helped me understand their similarities and differences. 

From this project, I learned how location, income, electricity access, and education all shape a person’s ability to participate in the digital world. I gained a better understanding of how large the digital divide is between urban and rural communities in Kenya. Working with my partner helped us divide tasks, share ideas, and compare our findings to make the project stronger. We communicated regularly to make sure our information matched and our slides followed the 6×6 rule. I also learned that listening to another person's ideas and working together can improve the quality of a project. Overall, this project improved my research, communication, and teamwork skills and showed me that collaboration leads to clearer, more organized work.