digital divide
noun
: the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not
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To further address potential issues, educational institutions can work to bridge the digital divide by providing students with access to technology and training on using it effectively.
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Lux Narayan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Students will be able to bridge the digital divide.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
The first pillar of addressing the digital divide is building reliable and resilient digital infrastructure.
—Klaus Schwab, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024
Bridging The Digital Divide Despite the advantages of modern approaches to learning, one key concern is the digital divide—the disparity between those who have access to digital technologies and those without it.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Lux Narayan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Students will be able to bridge the digital divide.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
The first pillar of addressing the digital divide is building reliable and resilient digital infrastructure.
—Klaus Schwab, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2024
Bridging The Digital Divide Despite the advantages of modern approaches to learning, one key concern is the digital divide—the disparity between those who have access to digital technologies and those without it.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for digital divide
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“Digital divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20divide. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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