By Godson Umejiego, Correspondent USA
The International Institute of Communications(IIC) planned webinar Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 0900 EDT / 1400 BST / 1500 CEST / 2100 SGT,afford it an opportunity to quizz Lee Rainie, Director of Internet and Technology Research at the Pew Research Center, Lee Rainie that would help attendees hear the results of their latest public opinion surveys since mid-March, a statement from its Director-General, Lynn Robinson confirms.
. Attendees will further hear about:
- the role the internet has played in their lives since the COVID-19 outbreak
- the overall role of social media platforms in society
- policies that would guarantee internet and cellphone access to all citizens
- online learning and where the “homework gap” is most acute
Held in association with the IIC’s US Chapter, the webinar will take a close look at how the American people are using technology in the midst of multiple national and international crises. After his presentation of the data, Lee will take questions led by a panel of the IIC’s Directors and Trustees, but also submitted by the attendees.