Technology Assumption 3

• Internet, computer tools are accessible, but cannot be assumed without planning.

• 42.1% of US homes have pcs (1998) Alaska 62.4% ; Calif 47.5%, FL 39.5% and Miss 25.7%

• Use of Internet at home (27% of white; 9% black, Hispanic) (generally higher with teenagers)

• Use of Internet elsewhere (from 18% to 38%)

• Variables: Income, education, race, geography, one/two parent families

• 48,000 households -- Released 7/9/99

• www.ntia.doc.gov (Natl Tele Info Admin)

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