Goodwill Industries International

The Digital Divide

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • What is the Digital Divide?

  • How the digital divide impact the learner and their community.

  • How to navigate the digital divide.

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September 2024

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn to apply the six foundational principles of digital inclusion (digital inclusion, digital exclusion, digital equity, digital divide, digital redlining, digital literacy) to your own communities. You will make connections to what you already know about digital inclusion and the content introduced in this section.

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11 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

In this module, you will make high-level connections to digital navigation services to assess your local community’s digital service needs. You will practice assessing your community needs using real-world data on broadband access locally.

What's included

16 videos7 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will understand the role of a digital navigator, explore navigation and digital resilience ecosystems, and learn foundational skills for effective digital navigation.

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15 videos4 assignments

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Goodwill Industries International
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