MeaSurINg DIgItal DIVIDe IN KINg abDulazIz uNIVerSIty
Journal Title: Problems of Management in the 21st Century - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Due to the undesirable effects of the gap between citizens to access and use information and communication technologies (ICT), most researchers have been paying much attention to the threat of a digital divide. Unfortunately an amazingly large number of people do not have the abilities to use the ICTs in a proper way and, therefore, cannot draw advantages from its usage. As a result, digital divide is commonly regarded as a potential barrier for participation in the information society. This study measure the digital divide in Saudi Arabia by analyzing the results of a small-scale study conducted at the University KAU, regarding students’ and university members’ perceptions toward the usage of ICT. This analysis measure the digital divide concerning some factors like gender, educational level using a questionnaire. The analysis shows that KAU has no digital divide.
Authors and Affiliations
Iqbal S. Alsaleh, Shaymaa M. Rashad
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