How Disparities in Wealth Affect Gen Z’s Experiences With Technology
“The similarities between the high- and low-income students, though, ended at the doorsteps of their respective schools. Income has an enormous impact on young people’s educational experiences with technology, just as it does on other aspects of school life: teacher quality, class size, curriculum offerings, and so on. Even when students have access to the same set of technologies, those in more affluent schools are typically far better supported in using them in ways that promote their critical thinking and creativity. Researchers have shown, for instance, that, in affluent schools, classroom wikis were more likely to be created, used for longer periods, and provide more opportunities for student involvement. Such disparities extend beyond the walls of the classroom; for example, higher-income students are more likely to register for and complete MOOCs than lower-income students.”