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Publication Date: 2005
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A Pedagogical and Economic Critique of Student Charges for Internet Access
Greaves, Duncan
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, v1 n2 p118-124 2005
In this article I argue that charging students for Internet access is both destructive of fundamental objectives of the educational process and is unnecessary as a mechanism for solving the public goods problems that are typical of Internet provisioning.
Descriptors: Internet, Access to Information, Economic Impact, Universities, Fees, College Students, School Responsibility, Educational Opportunities, Mass Media Use
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Dave Hill, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados. Tel: 868-663-9021; Fax: 868-645-9741; Web site: http::ijedict.dec.uwi.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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