DIGITAL DIVIDE,COMPUTER

ADDICTION & CYBER

BULLYING
 WHAT IS DIGITAL
DIVIDE?
The Digital Divide is a term that
refers to the gap between
demographics and regions that
have access to modern information
and communications
technology(ICT), and those
thatdon’t or have restricted access.
This technology can include the
telephone,television,personal
computers and internet
connectivity.
THE FACTORS INLUENCING THE DIGITAL
DIVIDE

• Low literacy and income levels

College graduates are 10 times more likely to reap the full benefits
of the internet andcomputers daily, compared with individuals with
lower levels of education.
THE FACTORS INLUENCING THE DIGITAL
DIVIDE

• Lack of motivation how to use technology

Uninterested in learning how to use digital divide and reaping the internet’s
benefits.
THE FACTORS INLUENCING THE DIGITAL
DIVIDE

• Low income levels

Computer ownership and a home high-speed internet connection 10 times
common among wealthy families than low-income families.
THE FACTORS INLUENCING THE DIGITAL
DIVIDE

• Lack of physical access to technology and digital illiteracy

Individuals without physical access to technology are less likely to develop the
skills necessary to use digital devices.
THE FACTORS INLUENCING THE DIGITAL
DIVIDE

• Geographical restrictions
Countries with low economic development lack the technology and
infrastrucuture necessary for high-speed intenet connections.
 CLOSING THE GAP

Bridging the digital divide is crucial if we want prosperity for all.

The digital divide is the gulf that exist between those who have
ready access to the internet and those who do not.The digital
divide diminishes quality of life, economic opportunity and social
interaction for those without access.
 Cite solution on how
students like you can curb
the negative effects brought
about digital divide.
 WHAT IS INTERNET IN OUR DAILY LIFE?

The internet is very much useful in our daily routine tasks. For
example, it helps us to see our notifications and emails. Apart from
this we can use the internet for money transfers, shopping order
online food,etc.
 COMPUTER ADDICTION

Computer addiction is characterized by excessive or poorly

controlled preoccupations, urges or behaviors regarding computer
use and internet access that lead the impairment or distress.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Information overload-
excessive online surfing
resulted to inefficient at work
and have less family
interaction.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Compulsion-overtime spent
in online activities like gaming
, bartering of stocks ,
gambling which cause to a
problem at work.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Cyber sex addiction-exceed

time spent in porn site’s that
could interfere one’s
relationship.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Cyber-relationship- excessive
time spent in social
networking sites to make
relationship online than
spending time to real persons
like family and friends.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Emotional symptoms-
feelings of guilt,anxiety,no
sense of time,unable to keep
schedule.
 TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Physical symptoms-
backpain, head ache, increase
or decrease of weight, sleep
disorder, carp tunnel
syndrome, blurred or strain
visions.
 COMPUTER ADDICTION
• Set limit in using computers and doing online
activities.
• Talk to your family and friends with them most of
the time.
• Organize a non-computer related activities like
sports.
• Place your gadgets away from you when not
needed.
 CYBER BULLYING

Cyber bullying is the use of cell

phones, instant messaging, e-
mail, chatrooms or social
networking sites such us
facebook and twitter to
harass,threaten or intimidate
somronr.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDRED BULLYING,THE
BEHAVIOUR MUST BE AGGRESSIVE AND
INCLUDE:

• An Imbalance of Power-Kids
who use their power such us
physical strength, access to
embarrassing information.
• Repetition- bullying
behaviors happen more than
once or have the potential to
happen more than once.
 THE THREE TYPES OF BULLYING
VERBAL BULLYING

• is saying or writing means

things. Examples: teasing,
name calling, inapprotiate
sexual comments, taunting,
threatening to cause harm.
 SOCIAL BULLYING

• social reffered to as relational

bullying,involves hurting
someone’s reputation or
relationships.
Examples-telling other not to
be friends, embarrassing
someone in public,spreading
rumors about someone.
 PHYSICAL BULLYING

• Involves hurting a person’s

body or possessions.
Examples-
hitting,kicking,pinching,spitting
,tripping/pushing,taking/breaki
ng someone’s thing.
 THERE ARE VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH
CYBERBULLYING MAY OCCUR
(WILLARD,2016)
• Flaming-sending angry,rude ,vulgar messages directed at a person or persons privately or to
an online group.
• Harassment-repeatedly sending a person offensive messages.
• Cyberstalking-harassment that includes threats of harm.
• Denigration(puts down)- sending or posting harmful, untrue, or cruel statements about a
person to other people.
• Masquerade-pretending to be someone else and sending or posting materials that portrays
a person or entity negatively.
• Outing ang trickery-sending or posting material about a person that contains sensitive
information, including forwarding private messages or images.
• Exclusion-actions that specifically and intentionally exclude a person from an online group.
 CYBER
BULLYING
CAN BE
PREVENTED
BY DOING
THE
FOLLOWING
: