The Internet at School

A new Pew Internet and American Life report says 68% of all teenagers have used the Internet at school. While that’s a 45% growth in the last four years, that still puts my school so far detached from reality that it’s not even funny. It’s 100% here, no doubt. Another reminder of my fortunate circumstances that I know I forget to appreciate more than I should.

Other findings:

87% of all youth 12-17 use the Internet.

32% of teens do not use the Internet despite 99% of schools having access.

Less than one percent of all students who go online at school say school is their only location of access.

Parents are more likely to say that children need to be familiar with the Web before they start school.

67% of parents say e-mail and the Web are a good thing for students.

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