By Michael Tardi in Uncategorized on September 18, 2023.

Computer use over the years

Computer usage in the class environments have greatly increased over the years. Computers are the future and will help students and teachers alike by using them. But first and foremost computers need to be seen in the hands of students at school.

• 2019-2020 45% of schools had computers for it students
• 37% of schools had computers for each grade and classroom
• 39% of computers stay in there designated locations
• 1/3 of computers given to students are carried around with them

Inequities in computer use

During the pandemic poorer students were affected the most and the inequities were greatly highlighted by it.

•  Two-thirds of Americans own smartphones
• Only 61% of homes have high-speed internet on average
• Six in 10 schools with high levels in poverty passed out electronic devices to those who needed them
• During the pandemic schools distributed computers to those who didn’t have them
• 31% of teachers said that their students’ lack of access to devices and high-speed internet interfered with instruction.

Importance of computers in schools

Computer use in schools is of great importance. Not only can students learn through them if another problem like the pandemic happens. But they can access all kinds of information as well. They can research topic through articles on the internet and learn and understand more about a topic. Everyone needs access to a computer whether it be given by the schools or purchased personally.