Diversity and Technology: Classroom Implications of the Digital Divide
Published Sep 1, 2005 · M. Kalyanpur, Mubina Hassanali Kirmani
Journal of Special Education Technology
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the intersection of technology and diversity in classrooms with reference to the implications of the inequity of access and usage for under-represented groups including low-income, minority students, students from culturally diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, and female students. Strategies at national and individual levels to facilitate a process of digital inclusion for all children are identified.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayThe digital divide in classrooms impacts underrepresented groups, highlighting the need for strategies to promote digital inclusion for all students.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.