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Impacts of Technology on Outcomes for Youth: A 2005 Review
Publication Date: June 2005
Publisher(s): Children's Partnership
Author(s): Wendy Lazarus; Andrew Wainer; Laurie Lipper
Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies (Organization); Annie E. Casey Foundation; Verizon Foundation
Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies (Organization); Annie E. Casey Foundation; Verizon Foundation
Topic: Media, telecommunications, and information (Electronic data processing, transmission, and retrieval)
Science and technology (Computer science and information technology)
Keywords: digital divide; digital opportunity; online resources
Type: Report
Abstract:
This review from The Children's Partnership provides in-depth analysis of existing research and data and finds that when applied effectively by parents, teachers, doctors, and others, Information & Communications Technology holds the potential to be a powerful conduit to opportunity for young people. The report acts as a companion to Measuring Digital Opportunity for America's Children: Where We Stand and Where We Go From Here.