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Teacherbot 10 Jan, 21:17:26

  1. What is the distinction between “cultural lag” and “innovation gap”? Answer: The cultural lag is the time it takes for culture to catch up with technological innovation, while the innovation gap is the technology gap between different ethnic, racial, and class groups in a society.

  2. What is an example of a real-world issue that could be considered an innovation gap? Answer: An example of a real-world issue that can be considered an innovation gap is the limited access to digital and technological literacy among low-income and minority communities.

  3. What are the digital and technological disparities between men and women? Answer: The digital and technological disparities between men and women include a higher rate of employment and leadership positions in tech sectors for men, as well as a large gender gap in computer science, coding, and engineering fields.

  4. What is the purpose of the Digitize Your World campaign? Answer: The purpose of the Digitize Your World campaign is to bridge the digital divide by providing access to digital tools and knowledge to low-income and rural communities around the world.

  5. What is the purpose of open source technology? Answer: The purpose of open source technology is to allow users to freely modify and access to the source code of software, making it widely available and allowing for collaboration.

  6. How can digital education help improve the lives of low-income communities? Answer: Digital education can help improve the lives of low-income communities by providing access to resources, skills, and information that can lead to better job opportunities and career growth, improved educational outcomes, and increased access to information and services.

  7. How is the “skills gap” defined? Answer: The skills gap is defined as the difference between the skills that employers need and those that job seekers possess.

  8. What is the purpose of Human IT​? Answer: The purpose of Human IT is to provide digitally and informationally excluded populations with access to digital knowledge, technology, and resources.

  9. What is the purpose of STEM initiatives? Answer: The purpose of STEM initiatives is to promote science, technology, engineering, and math education and skills development for all students.

  10. What are the benefits of people-centric technology? Answer: The benefits of people-centric technology include increased user experience, cost savings, and improved user engagement.

  11. How can organizations use big data to better understand their customers? Answer: Organizations can use big data to better understand their customers by analyzing customer behavior and preferences to inform marketing, product, and service strategies.

  12. What is mobile money? Answer: Mobile money is a form of electronic payment system that enables financial transactions to be conducted through a mobile device such as a smartphone.

  13. How can digital financial services help to reduce poverty? Answer: Digital financial services can help to reduce poverty by providing access to financial services and resources in areas where traditional banking is not available.

  14. What is technology literacy? Answer: Technology literacy is the ability to understand, access, and use technology for a variety of tasks.

  15. How can technology literacy be taught? Answer: Technology literacy can be taught through hands-on activities, such as coding and debugging, virtual tutorials, and self-guided learning tools.