Bridging the digital divide gap in BIM technology adoption

Bridging the Digital Divide in Africa: A Technology Perspective

In an attempt to qualify technologies that may assist bridge the digital divide, this paper examines the relationship between the digital divide and different current technologies as well as the up-to-date status of the digital gap in Africa using statistics provided by the International Telecommunication Unit (ITU). Looking at this imbalance of accessing information and communication technolog...

Bridging the Rural Digital Divide

Bridging the Digital Divide in Higher Education

Making the educational experience inclusive of people with disabilities has benefits for all learners. Modifications and enhancements intended for learners with sensory, physical or learning disabilities often make the learning environment more flexible and engaging for students without disabilities. This paper will present several initiatives that promote inclusive teaching and learning, but a...

E-Sri Lanka: bridging the digital divide

Purpose – The overall aim of this study is to examine the impact of e-Sri Lanka’s Telecentre Development Programme in bridging the digital divide. Design/methodology/approach – A survey research method was used in the study to collect qualitative and quantitative data from actual and potential Telecentre users in relevant communities. The study was carried out through a survey. The primary samp...

Bridging Communications Across the Digital Divide

Connecting people across the Digital Divide is as much a social effort as a technological one. We are developing a community-centered approach to learn how interaction techniques can compensate for poor communication across the Digital Divide. We have incorporated the lessons learnt regarding Social Intelligence Design in an (abstract) device called the SoftBridge. The device allows information...