Performance Task

Bridging the Gap

Objective:

At the end of the exercise, the students should be able to:

▪ Evaluate the challenges in computing based on their impact

Requirements:

▪ Internet Connection

▪ MS Word
Instructions: (5 items x 10 points)

1. Watch the I-Witness documentary entitled ”Hindi Paiiwan’’ about the digital divide. Open 08 Video 1.

2. Answer each item based on the events in the documentary.

3. Elaborate on your answers in no less than three (3) sentences

Items:

1. What was the main problem of the documentary?

They cannot take online classes since it is difficult for them to have an internet connection in their area,
in addition to the fact that they have a paid phone and must work to pay for it.

2. How did the problem impact the subject(s) of the documentary?

Lack of internet connection, insufficient room, and equipment for an online lesson. They are unable to
supply it owing to poverty, and the epidemic prevents them from finding work.

3. How was the problem resolved in the documentary?

The government should either supply the required technologies for online classes so that teachers can
keep up with the students, or students should be able to enroll in offline lessons if they do not have
access to the internet or do not have online classes. a distinct student.

4. In your opinion, how come challenges like this still exist in our modern day and age?

These people weren't ready for the online course when the outbreak hit since the government ignored
the province's poor and populous.

5. In your perspective, how can the government help prevent the challenges in computing?

Since they are the ones who need the government's help, the poor and province inhabitants deserve the
government's attention. Give them access to wi-fi so they may have a reliable connection and finish their
online schoolwork on time.