Moreover, education-related use of the Internet goes beyond learning activities for required schoolwork. Children also go online for learning activities that are not connected directly with school. Many parents whose young children use the Internet at school believe the Internet has improved their child's attitude toward school. The Internet does not disrupt children's everyday habits and typical, healthy activities. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Internet does not appear to isolate children from their families, peers or communities.
Girls use the Internet as much as boys, but in different ways.
In fact, the Internet may be one of the few public places where girls are equally as involved as boys. The findings indicate that girls are comfortable and competent on the Internet. Girls use the Internet for education, schoolwork, e-mail and chat rooms. Boys are likely to use the Internet for entertainment and games. Overall, there is no statistical difference in the proportion of girls and boys who use the Internet.