14,000 laptops for college students in Vaucluse

The Vaucluse department offers 14,000 laptop computers to high school children. Equipment will be distributed to Students from public and private colleges in Vaucluse before October. The department wants to reduce the digital divide and investment 6 million euros In laptops and wifi connection for all colleges. Sixth grade classes are the first to be prepared. By 2024, all levels will be equipped.

A laptop for homework is better than a phone

Ibrahim is a fifth grader at the Jean Brunet College in Avignon (Vaucluse). He comes out of class to pick up his laptop. will be the computer Used in the classroom and at home to do homework. Abraham will no longer have to share with his brothers and sisters: “There is already a computer in the house but it is not always for me…this computer, it will be mine. I will put the code!”

Killian was already doing his homework on screen but the scale will change: “It’s a pleasure to have a computer because I only had my phone”. Mira adds that her phone “Too small, it’s useless!” The computer will help Baraka with English language homework: “I will be able Log in to translate words which I don’t understand.

This new technology worries Liana a little: “My mom is already online. She will be able to help me.”. The department wants Bridging the digital divide With wifi in all colleges. College principal Jean Brunet Karen Colt also thinks parents are confused by computers: “Parent spaces will be published to answer all digital questions. We must help them because it is the future”.

Being connected at college and at home

After studying in college, kids will keep laptops. Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur offers tablets to high school students. Dominique Santoni, president of Les Républicains, of the Vaucluse County Council wants to reduce the digital bill revealed by the Covid crisis and containment: “It is a necessity. It makes it possible to work at home and in college through WiFi connections in all institutions. We also provide teachers with educational content on computers. We cannot oppose progress. Whatever the age of the citizen, we must be connected. This coronavirus crisis has widened the digital divide. Children who cannot afford a computer at home are penalized compared to students who are connected.”