Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have become an important tool for school systems as they aim to improve education and increase its efficiency.
What degree of access do students from different socio-economic backgrounds have access to quality ICT-based education?
In general, disadvantaged students tend to have less access to digital learning opportunities, both at home and at school. Data also suggests that the way teachers with certain characteristics are distributed can facilitate better equality.
The two examples highlighted in this overview are digital self-efficiency and teacher training in ICT-based teaching.