Midterm 2

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van Dijk, J. and Hacker, K. (2003). The digital divide as a complex and dynamic phenomenon. Information Society, 19:315-326.

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  How does van Dijk define access?

He says that access is based of 4 subcategories.

1. Mental Access--Lack of Elementary digital experience. Which is the uninterest of using a computer, lack of interest in new technology.
2. Material Access--No possession of computers and network connections. Which is basically not having a computer or Internet.
3. Skills Access--Lack of digital skills. Not having the adequate education to be able to use this access.
4. Usage Access--Lack of significant usage opportunities.

What are the different types of digital skills?

• Instrumental Skills--"the ability to operate hardware and software"
• Informational Skills-- "skills od operating digital eqipment and skills of searching information using digital hardware and software."
• Strategic skills--"of using information for one's own purpose and position"