Growing shares across political parties say K-12 schools should give all students computers amid COVID-19

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August 29, 2021

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Growing shares across political parties say K-12 schools should give all students computers amid COVID-19

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The Internet and the Pandemic
Technology has been a lifeline for some during the coronavirus outbreak …
About two-thirds say digital interactions have been useful, but not a replacement for in-person contact
60% of broadband users with lower incomes often or sometimes have connection problems, and 46% are worried at least some about paying for broadband
Adults with a bachelor’s, advanced degree more likely than others to make daily video calls, use tech in new ways, consider internet essential amid COVID-19
‘Tech readiness,’ which is tied to people’s confident and independent use of devices, varies by age
Remote learning has been widespread during the pandemic, but children from lower-income households have been particularly likely to face ‘homework gap’
More parents say their screen time rules have become less strict under pandemic than say they’ve become more strict
Growing shares across political parties say K-12 schools should give all students computers amid COVID-19
Among those who have used video calls during the outbreak, 40% feel fatigued or worn out at least sometimes from time spent on these calls
Technology has been a lifeline for some during the coronavirus outbreak but some have struggled, too
Among those who have used video calls during the outbreak, 40% feel fatigued or worn out at least sometimes from time spent on these calls

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