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Published on: September 28, 2022
The persistent educational digital divide and its impact on societal inequality
Glenn L Pierce1, Paul F Cleary1,2
1Institute of Security and Public Policy School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Significant disparities in educational technology access exist for U.S. students. Many children lack internet access at home or school, hindering academic success and future opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sociology
- Information Science
Background:
- Computers and internet are crucial for academic and societal success.
- Educational technology access is increasingly vital for student achievement, a trend amplified by the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent of computer and internet use by students at home and school.
- To identify disparities in student access to educational technology and their contributing factors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the national CPS 2019 Computer and Internet Use Survey data.
- Involved 23,064 school-age children.
- Utilized bivariate tables and multivariate logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 28.0% of students lacked internet access at home or school; 22.8% had home access but not at school.
- Disparities are linked to individual/community demographics and household/school resources.
- Significant inequities in educational technology access and utilization were identified.
Conclusions:
- Addressing educational technology disparities is essential for equitable academic success.
- Schools must provide necessary technology and resources if homes cannot.
- Investing in school-based educational technology offers future societal benefits and enhances the educational technology value chain.
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