Report benchmarks young people’s digital experiences
The pandemic accelerated young people’s level of digital access, but those already facing systemic barriers are most at risk of missing out. Nominet’s Digital Youth Index compiles survey findings on everything from online skills to digital wellbeing. Its website provides a breakdown of data by topic and location.
Digital Youth IndexData Poverty State of the Nation Report
A national perspective on data poverty and how to eradicate it in the UK, from the Data Poverty All Party Parliamentary Group. Provides case studies on organisations tackling the issues, and examines current policy measures such as social tariffs and digital vouchers.
Data Poverty APPGAddressing the digital divide for better health
Not only does digital inclusion affect access to healthcare, it impacts almost all other social factors that influence our health, from employment to housing. This new report from Public Policy Projects provides eight recommendations for government and care services, and examples from Wirral and Hackney councils.
Public Policy ProjectsA periodic table of internet elements
A free visual tool to show how ‘elemental’ digital inclusion is across diverse areas of our life. The table covers everything from finances to social connection, and gives examples of what this might look like day-to-day – for example, do you have access to debt advice online? From Kat Dixon and Good Things Foundation.
Good Things FoundationDigital exclusion hits students hardest at the start of their journey
How to bring students into the digital ecosystem of a new university? This blog shares insights from student surveys. It looks at the role of digital inductions and avoiding assumptions as educators. From Claire Smith, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Innovation at the University of Sussex.
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