17 March 2022
An analysis of ‘data poverty’ and what is deemed as essential. Dr. Emma Stone from Good Things Foundation explores how data poverty is shaped and the knock-on effects.
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5 January 2022
Hear from Grace, 13, as she discusses internet safety, exploring social media and the impact of online learning on her and her classmates alongside mum Sarah.
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5 January 2022
Listen to 11-year-old Jacob discuss his home learning experience, access to technology, and his opinions on gaming consoles and how they impact emotion.
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4 January 2022
Lenny shares his experiences with digital devices, the impact of poor internet connection on home learning and observing negative social media usage.
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13 December 2021
Digital access and inclusion are contemporary issues of our age and now, whether we like it or not, an underlying issue that has become intrinsically linked to social mobility, loneliness, educational attainment, and welfare. Just like social housing and education – we need to carefully help it evolve and mature.
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3 November 2021
One in five young people do not have access to a laptop or desktop, with expense being the most cited reason. Real world poverty creates digital poverty. And lack of digital access exacerbates cycles of socio-economic disadvantage.
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