Caroline Stratton
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View article: Why broadband availability differs across states in the U.S.?
Why broadband availability differs across states in the U.S.? Open
The U.S. government has made various efforts to increase broadband access, even before the pandemic. However, there is still a significant gap in broadband coverage across U.S. states, indicating the persistence of digital divides. Previou…
Investigating privacy risks in open government data: an exploratory case study Open
Introduction. As governments increasingly release large datasets to the public, concerns have arisen regarding the potential risks associated with the inadvertent disclosure of personal information. However, there are few empirical case st…
Planning to maintain the status quo? A comparative study of digital equity plans of four large US cities Open
The term digital equity is at the forefront of municipal government planning to mitigate digital equity. Digital equity signifies a desired future to be achieved, yet its meaning is not well-established. As such, planning for digital equit…
ICTD Research in Latin America: literature review, scholar feedback, and recommendations Open
Reviews of the ICTD literature have noted a scarcity of studies about Latin American countries. We investigate (1) what are the alternatives to ICTD and English-language ICTD publication venues researchers utilize to disseminate their work…
Inverting the Relationship between Development and Public Access Computing (PAC): A Comparative Study of PAC Ecosystems Open
A robust body of research has examined how public access computing (PAC) may support or lead to development in international contexts. This study explores an inverse relationship: how the policy and activity of development shapes PAC. It u…
View article: Exploring linguistic diversity of MOOCS: Implications for international development
Exploring linguistic diversity of MOOCS: Implications for international development Open
Recent practical initiatives and academic research have signaled optimism for the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as an alternative model for education in the developing world. At the same time, anecdotal evidence and observatio…