The digital divide is caused by unavailable infrastructure, affordability, technology proficiency, and the awareness of the importance of modern technology. The digital divide affects individuals in many ways, from creating barriers to education, limiting access to information and tools, creating social isolation, and much more. “Bridging” the digital divide may help to improve equality, mobility, and digital literacy. This assignment gives you the opportunity to understand the digital divide, its prevalence in the United States, and how the lack of access to technology affects people in a variety of ways.
Imagine you are a communications specialist who recently moved to a small, rural town. The town does not have a library, and residents do not have access to high-speed Internet, printers, laptops, or other software in a public setting. Many residents do not have access to these items at home either. You are writing a proposal to the town to request resources that could give residents more access to technology and information.
Write a 1,050 to –1,225-word proposal. Do the following in the proposal:
Discuss the problems associated with the digital divide.
Discuss the prevalence of the digital divide in the United States.
Analyze the impact of lack of access to information and technology on individuals and society as a whole.
Propose resources that could help improve the town’s access to technology and information.
Explain how access to technology and current information could impact individuals and the town.
Include an introduction that states the problem and your proposed solution.
Include a conclusion with a call to action.
Cite at least 4 sources to support your assignment.
Format the sources according to APA guidelines.