Research and policy have invested in the prospect that gaining digital skills enhances
children's and young people's outcomes. A systematic evidence review of research on …

In this literature review, I summarize key concepts and findings from the rich academic
literature on digital inequalities. I propose that digital inequalities research should look more …

Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide'–the
disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without–has persisted …

Times change. Early in the 21st century, calls to bridge the digital divide were dismissed by
people who saw internet access as a luxury. Two decades later, it is tough to find a policy …

Aims The COVID-19 pandemic forced closure of most US university campuses in March
2020, obliging millions of students to finish their semesters via remote learning. This study …

In recent years, online learning in the education sector has increasingly become prominent.
While many believe that online learning has the potential to reduce inequity, the debate on …

Much research has made efforts to elaborate upon different dimensions to the digital divide,
including informational and communications technology (ICT) access, ICT usage, and ICT …

• This chapter presents basic concepts for the book and the meaning of digital media in
social and communication science.• It starts with a description of the daily life of people in …

Algorithms serve as gatekeepers and arbiters of truth online. Understanding how algorithms
influence which information individuals encounter better enables them to properly calibrate …

There is a large body of research that has examined digital inequities, inequalities, and
divides—ie, those countries, communities, and individuals digitally left behind or …