Digital Wales, Divided Wales
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Publisher | : Bevan Foundation |
Total Pages | : 28 |
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ISBN | : 1904767370 |
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Publisher | : Bevan Foundation |
Total Pages | : 28 |
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ISBN | : 1904767370 |
Author | : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee |
Publisher | : The Stationery Office |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2009-08-04 |
Genre | : Digital media |
ISBN | : 9780215540768 |
The Wales Office and the Welsh Assembly Government must ensure UK digital inclusion initiatives meet Welsh needs and build on existing good work to deliver on Welsh digital ambitions, says the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. This report "Digital Inclusion in Wales", examines the use of digital technologies in Wales, highlights the urgent need for the eradication of broadband ’notspots' - areas with limited or no access to high speed internet connections - and says this issue must continue to receive priority attention. There should be more support to help a wider range of people use technology effectively. Employers told the Committee they need staff with better IT skills and more training opportunities. The Committee recommends the Welsh Assembly Government explicitly includes this issue in its digital inclusion strategy. The digital inclusion agenda is a complex mix of reserved and devolved matters. This brings a risk that key issues can be overlooked, for example no account has been taken of Welsh language speakers' needs in the Government's Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The Secretary of State for Wales must ensure that bodies in Wales across all sectors are fully engaged with initiatives and that the next stage of Digital Britain adequately reflects Welsh needs. Higher education institutions also have a vital role to play and should be involved in any new research opportunities. The Welsh Assembly already has successful digital inclusion projects in Wales and it should find a way to become fully involved with the UK digital inclusion and Digital Britain work so it does not miss out on policy developments and funding opportunities. The Committee also recommends the creation of a one-stop shop providing advice on the risks for young people using technology, and commends the Assembly's work tackling internet related crimes which it says should be promoted as part of the economic development strategy in Wales.
Author | : Wales. National Assembly. Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 43 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Digital communications |
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Publisher | : Bevan Foundation |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Marginality, Social |
ISBN | : 1904767443 |
Author | : Mark Bauerlein |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2011-09-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1101547529 |
This definitive work on the perils and promise of the social- media revolution collects writings by today's best thinkers and cultural commentators, with an all-new introduction by Bauerlein. Twitter, Facebook, e-publishing, blogs, distance-learning and other social media raise some of the most divisive cultural questions of our time. Some see the technological breakthroughs we live with as hopeful and democratic new steps in education, information gathering, and human progress. But others are deeply concerned by the eroding of civility online, declining reading habits, withering attention spans, and the treacherous effects of 24/7 peer pressure on our young. With The Dumbest Generation, Mark Bauerlein emerged as the foremost voice against the development of an overwhelming digital social culture. But The Digital Divide doesn't take sides. Framing the discussion so that leading voices from across the spectrum, supporters and detractors alike, have the opportunity to weigh in on the profound issues raised by the new media-from questions of reading skills and attention span, to cyber-bullying and the digital playground- Bauerlein's new book takes the debate to a higher ground. The book includes essays by Steven Johnson, Nicholas Carr, Don Tapscott, Douglas Rushkoff, Maggie Jackson, Clay Shirky, Todd Gitlin, and many more. Though these pieces have been previously published, the organization of The Digital Divide gives them freshness and new relevancy, making them part of a single document readers can use to truly get a handle on online privacy, the perils of a plugged-in childhood, and other technology-related hot topics. Rather than dividing the book into "pro" and "con" sections, the essays are arranged by subject-"The Brain, the Senses," "Learning in and out of the Classroom," "Social and Personal Life," "The Millennials," "The Fate of Culture," and "The Human (and Political) Impact." Bauerlein incorporates a short headnote and a capsule bio about each contributor, as well as relevant contextual information about the source of the selection. Bauerlein also provides a new introduction that traces the development of the debate, from the initial Digital Age zeal, to a wave of skepticism, and to a third stage of reflection that wavers between criticism and endorsement. Enthusiasms for the Digital Age has cooled with the passage of time and the piling up of real-life examples that prove the risks of an online-focused culture. However, there is still much debate, comprising thousands of commentaries and hundreds of books, about how these technologies are rewriting our futures. Now, with this timely and definitive volume, readers can finally cut through the clamor, read the the very best writings from each side of The Digital Divide, and make more informed decisions about the presence and place of technology in their lives.
Author | : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee |
Publisher | : The Stationery Office |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2012-09-17 |
Genre | : Broadband communication systems |
ISBN | : 9780215048417 |
In the Committee's report on broadband services it considers that the UK and Welsh Governments must work together and use all means available to bring broadband services in Wales up to speed with the rest of the UK, and eradicate broadband "slow spots" and "notspots" as a matter of urgency. Both Governments should consider promoting mobile and satellite technologies, particularly in remote areas of Wales in order to deliver this and not rely solely on rolling out fibre optic cabling. The availability of broadband has been consistently lower in Wales than the rest of the UK and although that gap has narrowed in recent years latest figures show the gap is widening again. The existence of notspots an slowspots has hindered existing businesses and deterred new businesses from choosing to locate to Wales - to the cost of the local economy.The Welsh Government's target is a commitment to provide all Welsh businesses with access to next-generation broadband by "the middle of 2016". The Committee also says that both Governments must ensure that the roll-out of superfast broadband is not achieved at the expense of delivering a good broadband service for all. The Committee recommends that Ofcom undertake a study to evaluate whether satellite broadband should be supported more vigorously in Wales; the delayed Spectrum auction, now planned for 2013, must ensure that 4G mobile services are available to at least 98% of people in Wales; and Ofcom must continue its efforts to open up access to infrastructure in Wales. BT's market power must be regulated effectively to ensure efficient operation of the market.
Author | : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 11 |
Release | : 2009-10-22 |
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ISBN | : 9780215541413 |
Government response to HC 305 (ISBN 9780215540768)
Author | : Geraint Talfan Davies |
Publisher | : Institute of Welsh Affairs |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2008-07-31 |
Genre | : Mass media |
ISBN | : 1904773346 |
A survey of media in Wales - across print, broadcast and online and in Welsh and English - and includes data and commentary. The report also contains reflections on Ofcom’s second public service broadcasting review and on the options to improve Wales’ media provision.
Author | : Nasreen Majid |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2023-03-25 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1529618045 |
As a trainee teacher you have a huge amount to grapple with when it comes to developing expertise in the suite of subjects within the primary national curriculum. Subject knowledge cannot be developed in isolation, it must relate to the curriculum knowledge and pedagogical knowledge, enabling ways to teach the subject with confidence. This book takes you though a journey of the national curriculum, supporting you to think about each subjects’ positioning within the national curriculum, the subject knowledge you need to know and how to teach each subject in a creative way. Highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion across all chapters, this book enables new teachers to bring new voices and perspectives to the classroom. It includes: · Key subject knowledge. · Examples of sequenced lessons. · Classroom ideas. · Links to further learning and subject associations. · A chapter exploring the subject knowledge needed to teach sustainability and climate change.
Author | : Patricia Ordonez de Pablos |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2023-05-30 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0443153000 |
Accelerating Strategic Changes for Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry discusses innovative conceptual frameworks, tools and solutions to tackle the challenges of mitigating major disruption caused by COVID-19 in the healthcare sector and society. It emphasizes global case studies and empirical studies, providing a comprehensive view of best lessons on digital tools to manage the health crisis. The book focuses on the role of advances in digital and collaborative technologies to offer rapid and effective tools for better health solutions for new and emerging health problems. Researchers, students, policymakers and members of the biomedical and medical fields will find this information invaluable. Specially, it pays attention to how information technologies help us in the current global health emergency and the coronavirus epidemic response, gaining more understanding of the new coronavirus and helping to contain the outbreak. In addition, it explores how these new tools and digital health solutions can support the economic and social recovery in the post-pandemic world. Discusses best experiences, tools and solutions provided by IT to solve the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in societies, healthcare infrastructures and health workers Presents case studies with experiences of applications of digital healthcare solutions from around the world Encompasses the point of views of renown researchers and academics globally that are working collaboratively to explore new views and frameworks to develop solutions for emergent problems in the healthcare sector