期刊名称：Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology
印刷版ISSN：1547-5840
电子版ISSN：1547-5867
出版年度：2005
卷号：2
页码：705-705
出版社：Informing Science Institute
摘要：The divide between those who have computer and Internet access and those who do not appears
to be narrowing, however overall statistics may be misleading. Measures of computer availability
in schools often include cases where computers are only available for administration or are available
only on a very limited basis (Gootman, 2004). Access to a computer and the Internet outside
of school helps to reinforce student learning and emphasize the importance of using technology.
Recent U.S. statistics indicate that ethnic background and other demographic characteristics still
have substantial impact on the availability and use of computers by students outside of the classroom.
This paper examines recent census data to determine the impact of the household on student
computer use outside of the classroom. Encouragingly, the findings of this study suggest that
use of a computer at school substantially increases the chance that a student will use a computer
outside of class. Additionally, this study suggests that computer use outside of the classroom is
positively and significantly impacted by being in a household with adults who either use a computer
at work or work in an industry where computers are extensively used.
关键词：Digital-divide, education, K-12 education, Computer use, Internet access
