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Unpacking the Digital Divide

Unpacking the Digital Divide

Update: 2025-06-18
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In episode 2 of KWM’s Responsible Business Podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey explore the critical issue of the digital divide and its impact on education and social equity now and in the future. They are joined by Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family, and Silvia Griselda, Research Manager at E61 Institute, to discuss the barriers to digital inclusion, the role of technology in education, and the broader economic implications of digital exclusion.

Key Topics:

  • The significance of the digital divide in education and its impact on disadvantaged students.
  • The role of access, affordability, and digital skills in bridging the digital divide.
  • The importance of digital literacy and the challenges faced by educators and parents.
  • Successful strategies and interventions to improve digital inclusion.
  • The potential of AI and technology in enhancing educational outcomes and workforce readiness.
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