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The digital economy: developments in participation and productivity. Chris Chapman ACMA Digital Economy Workshop Wednesday 10 Sept 2008 Melbourne. Australians’ participation in the digital economy. The internet is part of Australians’ lives.
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The digital economy: developments in participation and productivity Chris Chapman ACMA Digital Economy Workshop Wednesday 10 Sept 2008 Melbourne
What Australians use the internet for(Source: Sensis e-business Report 2008)
Development of new online activities (Source: Sensis e-business Report 2008)
Concerns in terms of security and competencies (Source: Sensis e-business Report 2008)
Australians’ risky practices online (Source: Norton Online Living Report 2008)
Australians’ security practices online (Source: Norton Online Living Report 2008)
Australian children’s risky behaviour (Source: Norton Online Living Report 2008)
Further challenges: • a digital divide • a generational challenge
Differences in connectivity(Source: Sensis e-business Report 2008)
Differences in internet use by age (Source: Sensis e-business Report 2008)
Sharing of responsibility • Government • Service & content providers within co & self-regulatory frameworks • Organisations involved in providing education, information & advocacy • Individuals & families
Digital literacy • The skills, knowledge & understanding needed to access & use digital communications & media effectively
The future • Ensuring Australians have the skills, confidence & capacity to participate productively in the digital economy