The Confluence of Poverty, the Digital Divide and Disaster Vulnerability on Children: Baltimore and Puerto as Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Disaster Vulnerability

Incentives for Inclusive E-Government

2020 ◽  
pp. 60-85
Author(s):  
Irene Bernhard
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Contact Centers

In this chapter, the focus is on incentives for inclusive e-government. Five case studies of the implementation of contact centers in Swedish municipalities are described and discussed. The research methods used are mainly qualitative interviews with different categories of municipal personnel and with citizens. The main conclusion is that the implementation seems to contribute to increased accessibility of municipal services, even for those citizens who might have problems using Internet services. The study indicates a development towards increased equal treatment of citizens and a contribution to reducing problems related to the “digital divide.” Municipal services became more adapted to citizens' needs by using citizen-centric methods during the development process and in the daily work of the contact centers. The implementation of municipal contact centers can thus be seen as indicating incentives for local e-democracy and a step towards inclusive e-government, although there is still a need to go further in this direction.

Individuals with Disabilities and Internet Use

2012 ◽  
pp. 242-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Gozza-Cohen ◽  
Deborah May
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Large Research

This entry examines the use of the internet by individuals with disabilities. Before people with disabilities can use the Internet for socializing, communicating, gathering information, learning, or working, they must first be able to access the Internet. This may require additional assistance by either people or modified hardware and software. Some authors have expressed concern that there is a digital divide, with many people with disabilities not accessing the Internet. The differing needs of people with disabilities, and how their needs may be met with technology and adaptations are explored. Examples of various uses of the Internet by people with disabilities are presented. This field does not have a large research base; it is difficult to do controlled large group studies with such diverse populations, so much of the information comes from position papers, demographic reports, case studies, or exploratory research.

Examining the “Digital Divide”

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Bangou
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Novice Teachers ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Master Of Education

Since the concept of “digital divide” first appeared, many researchers have argued for a more nuanced definition that highlights its complexities and better reveals its impact on the appropriation of ICTs. In this paper, the author analyzes the experiences of six Master of Education (M.Ed.) pre-service teachers learning to integrate ICTs into their practice. These case studies demonstrate how novice teachers’ learning processes can be impacted by the unequal distribution of the temporal, material, mental, social, and cultural resources available (van Dijk, 2005). A number of pedagogical and curricular recommendations for the M.Ed. program are then provided.

scholarly journals Giving Diligence Its Due: Accessing Digital Images in Indigenous Repatriation Efforts

Heritage ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1260-1273
Author(s):  
Susan Douglas ◽  
Melanie Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Image Databases ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Narrow Scope ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Complex Solutions ◽  
Limit Access

An increasing volume of images is available online, but barriers such as digital locks, proprietary interests and narrow scope of information uploaded to image databases maintain structures that have impeded repatriation efforts in the real world. Images of objects (cultural material) in the digital environment support cultural heritage. Institutions are developing complex solutions relevant in the network environment to further repatriation initiatives. These solutions facilitate discovery, opening avenues for research into the ethics of ownership that cross the physical/digital divide. There have been calls for strengthening the potential for use of pertinent information in order to protect and recover cultural heritage through increased visibility. However, some museums still limit access to images. We examine the issues and their implications referencing case studies specific to Indigenous, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

Digital divide in light of religion, gender, and women’s digital participation

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-413
Author(s):  
Ruth Tsuria
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Religious Traditions

Purpose This paper aims to argue for the importance of considering religious and cultural background as informing participant's access and attitudes towards digital media. Design/methodology/approach The paper takes a socio-cultural theoretical approach. In terms of methodology, it refers to case studies based on discourse analysis of online content. Findings The paper argues that the online discourse in the case studies presented discourages women from using digital media for their own empowerment. Research limitations/implications Some limitation include that this research focuses only on a case study from Judaism. Future research should examine how other religious traditions impact internet access and uses. Originality/value The paper's contribution is in its novel inclusion of religion as an element of the digital divide.

Towards Inclusive E-Government

2013 ◽  
pp. 225-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Bernhard ◽  
Kerstin Grundén
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Contact Centers

In this chapter, five case studies of the implementation of contact centers in Swedish municipalities are described and discussed with a focus on inclusive e-government. The research methods used are mainly qualitative interviews with different categories of municipal personnel and also with some citizens. The main conclusions are that the implementation of contact centers seems to contribute to increased accessibility of municipal services, even for those citizens who might have problems using Internet services. The study indicates that development towards increased equal treatment of citizens and a contribution to reducing problems is mainly related to the “digital divide.” Municipal services became more adapted to citizens’ needs by using citizen-centric methods and dialogue during the development process and in the daily work of the contact centers. The implementation of municipal contact centers can thus be seen as a step towards inclusive e-government, but there is still a need to go further in this direction.

Incentives for Inclusive E-Government

2015 ◽  
pp. 304-327
Author(s):  
Irene Bernhard
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Contact Centers

In this chapter, the focus is on incentives for inclusive e-government. Five case studies of the implementation of contact centers in Swedish municipalities are described and discussed. The research methods used are mainly qualitative interviews with different categories of municipal personnel and with citizens. The main conclusion is that the implementation seems to contribute to increased accessibility of municipal services, even for those citizens who might have problems using Internet services. The study indicates a development towards increased equal treatment of citizens and a contribution to reducing problems related to the “digital divide.” Municipal services became more adapted to citizens' needs by using citizen-centric methods during the development process and in the daily work of the contact centers. The implementation of municipal contact centers can thus be seen as indicating incentives for local e-democracy and a step towards inclusive e-government, although there is still a need to go further in this direction.

Changing Digital Spaces

Hashtag Islam ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Gary R. Bunt
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Information Control ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Digital Spaces

This chapter looks at different phases in the development of cyber Islamic environments and examines the impact of the digital divide on Muslim societies. It includes a discussion on censorship and information control, providing brief case studies on Saudi Arabia and Iran. It introduces ideas associated with apps and their implications within social media platforms.

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