Perhaps the most basic issue is what students will do when they do not have reliable high-speed internet access. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) doesn’t have accurate data on how many millions of Americans lack broadband, but Microsoft estimates it is likely far more than the 25 million people the government agency cited in a 2018 repor
Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel tweeted about the problem as well. She cannot unilaterally make decisions, but at least one government official is voicing concern about a looming problem.
Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel tweeted about the problem as well. She cannot unilaterally make decisions, but at least one government official is voicing concern about a looming problem.
Universities can provide all the educational technology on the market to their students, but without internet or even a mobile data plan that can support access to the tools, it becomes impossible for people to continue to take classes.
Digital Trends has been investigating the responses of universities, especially those that plan to close campus libraries and computer labs. Many schools have not been able to give us details on how they plan to help students without internet access or who face other issues with remote learning.
In most areas where there have been confirmed cases of coronavirus, public libraries and cafes with Wi-Fi are set to remain open to the public. For students in larger cities or suburbs, continuing to attend virtual lectures and do homework will perhaps be a bit inconvenient, but not impossible as long as these places are not overrun.
