Friday, October 11, 2024

Latino Students Use Mobile Devices for Homework More than Other Groups

A new national survey conducted by TRU is reporting that Latino students are the biggest users of mobile devices for homework compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The survey polled 1,000 6th-8th grade students and found that 68% of Latino students use laptops for homework, compared to 64% of African-American students and 62% of […]

Mobile Technology and Social Media a means for Civic Engagement for Hispanics

The study indicates that nearly 90 percent of Hispanics own mobile phones and 53 percent of Latinos use mobile devices to access the internet; significantly outpacing other demographic groups. More than just a tool for staying connected, Hispanics use these cell phones to build connections and organize for political and social action. One example is […]