ERIC Number: EJ1423920
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1941-126X
EISSN: EISSN-1941-1278
Quantitative Analysis of Digital Disparity Using Broadband Internet Data
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, v36 n1 p1-15 2024
Digital disparities have been a concern among different communities across the U.S. The lack of an integrated approach to evaluate digital connectivity limits our understanding of where and what the differences are to address digital equity. This research utilized broadband internet open data and other government datasets to evaluate the status of digital connectivity across the U.S. where K-12 schools and public libraries are located. This work is funded by the University of North Texas Libraries' Dean's Innovation Grant (DIG) 2021-2022 award. The research data and products are open for others to use and replicate.
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Internet, Access to Computers, Geographic Location, Kindergarten, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, Public Libraries, Data Analysis, Community Resources
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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