The Effect of Digital Divide on Information Accessibility among Undergraduate  Students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Lucky, Abdulsalami T.; Achebe, N

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“…Digital divide seems to be the troubling gap between those who use computers and the internet and those who do not. Lucky and Achebe, (2013) posit that some have used the term to refer to gaps in broadband network access. The term can mean not only having unequal access to computer hardware, but also inequalities between groups of people in the ability to use information technology fully, (Anthony: 2004).…”

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Settling Digital Divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki-Nigeria

Nwele,

Ezekwe

2023

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The study on the implications of digital divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, was carried out to determine the level of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and access among the students in the system. Previous studies carried out in the developed nations such as United States of American, United Kingdom, and Canada and alike had shown that innovative use of ICT facilities has the potentials to effect students teaching/learning. However, literature search of similar studies in the developing nations of the world seems scanty. In order to have a good foundation upon which the study rests, technological determinism theory as propounded by Lievrouw and Livingstone (2006) was adopted. The major interest of the theory is to elucidate the irresistible power of ICT to propel human actions socially and economically for development. Flowing from the assumption of the theory and its focus, the implication of digital divide on students in Nigerian University emerged. The study adopted content analysis approach and reviewing of extent literature. Consequently, the study recommended repositioning the online teaching/learning among students of Ebonyi State University should be made a priority to increase ICT knowledge and access

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Settling Digital Divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki-Nigeria

Nwele,

Ezekwe

2023

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Nigerian Information Landscape

Adesola

Olla

2019

International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence

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In the global economy, the use of ICTs in everyday activities enables individual or communities to reduce the social divide and also enable them benefit from the internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs), thereby competing effectively in the global economy. This study examines the concept of digital divide, types and manifestations globally and in the Nigerian context and the role of the library in bridging the persistent gap. The chapter further highlights previous attempts to bridge the digital gap in Nigeria and concludes with a range of recommendations.

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The Effect of Digital Divide on Information Accessibility among Undergraduate Students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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Settling Digital Divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki-Nigeria

Settling Digital Divide on Students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki-Nigeria

Bridging the Digital Divide in Nigerian Information Landscape

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