Digital Citizenship and Digital Access

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The difference between data, information and knowledge is the processes that it undergoes. Essentially data is a collection of unprocessed facts and figures, whilst information is the result of processing that data. Knowledge is then gained from the interpretation of the information in the context of existing knowledge and understanding

(Digital Citizenship Module Manuel, 2015, page 26)

The Digital Divide- a socio-economic divide

This is relevance in the case of Internet use, where socio-economic groups that attend a private tertiary institute vary widely in the number or ratio of the public with the access to the Internet, with the ability to access, data and information through the use of digital devices.

(Digital Citizenship Module Manuel, 2015, page 23)

Cognitive Access: the ability to understand assignments, plan approaches to and execute tasks, use materials effectively, comprehend content presented in various media, organize work, understand and use feedback, and express ideas effectively. Posted by PLB-Professional Learning Board (https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/what-do-you-mean-by-cognitive-access-to-curriculum/)

Physical Access: Refers to actual hands-on, on-site to computer and network hardware or other parts of a hardware installation. (https://www.techopedia.com/definition33927/physicalaccess)

Elements of the Digital Divide

Social Capital (Social Connectivity) and digital divide

Social Capital- the collective value of all social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other. The central premise of social capital is that social networks have value. (http://www.bettertogether.org/socialcapital.htm)

Given the value people gain from online socializing, digital divide impact on people’s ability to leverage their social capital, impending on their ability to access data, information and knowledge that may enhance their own feelings of self-worth coupled with their ability to further themselves socially.

Knowledge Capital and digital Divide

Knowledge capital in the context of education

The divide in education is recognized where South African students from all backgrounds are striving to get a tertiary qualification to ensure employability. The socio-economic divide and very desperate secondary educational schools has a domino effect when it comes to tertiary studies.

(Digital Citizenship Module Manuel, 2015, page 30)

Knowledge capital in the context of business

Businesses develop knowledge capital by encouraging employees to share information through white papers, seminars and person-to-person communication. Knowledge capital is an intangible asset that comprises the information and skills of a company’s employees, their experience with business processes, group work and on-the-job learning.

(http://www.investopedia.com/terms/k/knowledge-capital.asp?optm=sa_v2)

Human Capital and digital divide

Human Capital is health, knowledge, motivation and skills, the attainment of which is regarded as an end in itself because they yield fulfillment and satisfaction to the possessor. (http://www.businessdirctory.com/definition/human-capital.html)

Human capital in the context of business

This capital is the organizations constantly renewable source of creativity and innovativeness (and imparts it the ability to change) but is not reflected in its financial statements.