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Norms that govern online interactions might come naturally to people who spend lots of time on the internet but are rarely spelled out for folks who don’t.
International Study Finds Major Inequities in Computer Literacy - Digital Education - Education Week
Having access to a computer or tablet doesn't necessarily make students computer literate, according to a study of computer-literacy skills across countries.
Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.
By raising the price of data consumption, cable companies effectively punish viewers for watching online video.
Fears around privacy are increasingly deterring people from using the internet, according to Oxford University.
Mined Minds came into West Virginia espousing a certain dogma, fostered in the world of start-ups and TED Talks. Students found an erratic operation.
Low-income families face the same issues the luckier among us do when it comes to getting broadband: few options and fewer still that are affordable. Comcast, though simultaneously the source of many of these issues, has a good program for anyone facing financial hardship, and several new groups now qualify for $10 connectivity.
What good is a broadband network if you can’t afford it or don’t know how to use it? The U.S. has a long way to go not just in rural areas but urban, too.
Removing the barriers of access to technology does not close the digital divide for African-American and older patients, according to new research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Loaned-out mobile hotspot inadvertently used data during car trip to Canada.
A report says one of the region's largest companies neglects large swaths of its own city.
FCC vote paves way for budget cap on all universal-service broadband programs.
In 2016, Free Press released a report showing that systemic racial discrimination contributes to the digital divide. The Pai FCC is only making matters worse.
“Dividing Lines”, the short film featuring AT&T’s digital redlining of Cleveland that premiered last April at Net Inclusion, is now available to view on line. Produced by Mari…
When Winterset Community Schools launched its one-to-one device program, staff celebrated the milestone. They felt they were a step closer to leveling ...
Some teens in America are more likely to face digital hurdles when trying to complete their homework.
AT&T's action against alleged pirates comes after purchase of Time Warner.
The push toward technology-focused education overlooks the students who lack the resources needed to complete their assignments.
America’s public schools are still promoting devices with screens — even offering digital-only preschools. The rich are banning screens from class altogether.