Internet Access and Usage Patterns of College-bound High School Students in Southeast Georgia

Potential differences in Internet access and usage among high school students underscores the fact that while Internet access and computer ownership are rising rapidly for many groups, at present a digital divide remains. The authors designed a study to examine the Internet usage and access patterns of college-bound high school students in southeast Georgia. An analysis of the data collected from the survey suggests that differences exist based on gender, ethnicity, and grade level. The results also suggest that there is a distinct lack of monitoring of students’ Internet access outside of school.