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Digital Divide_hwork_ipynb_2_

def bridge_the_divide_game():
    print("===============================================")
    print("🌉 BRIDGE THE DIVIDE: Digital Inclusion Challenge")
    print("===============================================")
    print("You are a technology policy advisor tasked with")
    print("helping communities overcome the digital divide.")
    print("Analyze each scenario and make the best decision!\n")

    score = 0
    total_questions = 5

    # Scenario 1
    print("SCENARIO 1: Rural Connectivity")
    print("A rural community of 500 families is located 50 miles from")
    print("the nearest broadband infrastructure. You have $200,000")
    print("in funding. What's your best approach?")
    print("A: Lay fiber optic cable to each home")
    print("B: Set up a wireless tower system")
    print("C: Provide satellite internet subsidies")
    print("D: Create a community center with high-speed internet")

    answer1 = input("Your choice (A/B/C/D): ").upper()
    if answer1 == "B":
        print("✓ Correct! A wireless tower system provides the best")
        print("  coverage for the investment in this rural setting.")
        score += 1
    else:
        print("✗ The best answer is B. Fiber would be too expensive,")
        print("  satellite has high latency issues, and a single center")
        print("  wouldn't provide sufficient access for all families.")

    # Scenario 2
    print("\nSCENARIO 2: Digital Literacy")
    print("An urban neighborhood has new affordable internet access,")
    print("but adoption remains low at 30%. Investigation reveals many")
    print("residents lack digital skills. What approach would help most?")
    print("A: Reduce internet prices further")
    print("B: Distribute free tablets to all residents")
    print("C: Launch digital literacy workshops at local library")
    print("D: Create a tech support hotline")

    answer2 = input("Your choice (A/B/C/D): ").upper()
    if answer2 == "C":
        print("✓ Correct! Digital literacy workshops address the")
        print("  root cause - lack of skills - rather than just")
        print("  providing more access or support.")
        score += 1
    else:
        print("✗ The best answer is C. The primary barrier isn't")
        print("  cost or device ownership, but skill development.")
        print("  Workshops provide hands-on learning opportunities.")

    # Add more scenarios as needed...

    # Final score
    print("\n===============================================")
    print(f"FINAL SCORE: {score}/{total_questions}")
    print("===============================================")

    if score == total_questions:
        print("🏆 Perfect! You're a digital inclusion expert!")
    elif score >= total_questions * 0.7:
        print("🥈 Good job! You have strong understanding of digital divide issues.")
    elif score >= total_questions * 0.5:
        print("👍 Decent effort, but review some of the concepts again.")
    else:
        print("📚 You need more study on digital divide solutions.")

# Run the game with: bridge_the_divide_game()

Essay Questions

  1. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and worsened digital divides, as many people lacked the technology or internet needed for work, school, and healthcare. For example, students in rural or low-income areas couldn’t access online learning due to a lack of devices or poor internet. Low-income families also struggled to afford internet and technology for work or essential services. Older adults, with less digital experience, found it difficult to use online health services during the pandemic. These gaps show how unequal access to technology can increase inequality.
  2. Technology companies and software developers have an ethical responsibility to help close the digital divide by ensuring that everyone has access to technology and digital services. They could provide affordable devices and internet access to underserved communities or partner with local organizations to improve digital literacy. Additionally, developers should create software that is user-friendly for all ages and skill levels, ensuring that it’s accessible to people with disabilities. Companies can also advocate for policies that promote equal access to technology, helping to bridge the gap for those who are disadvantaged.

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