Posts Tagged ‘Computers’
In an era of laptops and smartphones, Oakland residents battle the digital divide
Over the years, the gap between those who have access to Internet and computers and those who don’t has narrowed. However, access to the Internet is still a problem for around 20% of Oakland residents, while around 9% of residents can only access the Internet through a smartphone.
Read MoreOUSD study finds link between lack of Internet, computer access and poverty level
A new OUSD study found that 40 percent of students do not have access to internet and/or a computer at home. And according to those who the lead the data collection, there is a direct correlation between a higher level of poverty and the lack of access.
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