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Opening education - Beyond the digital divide. Rethinking digital inclusion for the 21st century
Given the integral role of digital technology in contemporary society should we be concerned with enduring inequalities in individuals' ICT use? Is the so-called 'digital divide' a 20th century problem set to soon disappear from all but the margins of society? Do governments have a part to play in ensuring that all members of society are able to access the opportunities afforded by ICT use? In this paper the authors argue that the digital divide continues to present a serious and significant threat to the establishment of a successful digital society. There is overwhelming evidence that as ICT becomes woven into the fabric of everyday life then the divisions in ICT use are strengthening rather than diminishing. At the same time, individuals from all sectors of society can be considered as being digitally disadvantaged ? not just those who are socially excluded in general.