Digital Equity in Education: A Case Study of Primary School Students in Hong Kong

• In Event: CLT - Utility and Fairness in Diverse Contexts

Short Description

This presentation focuses on a case study of 10 primary school students in Hong Kong. The study aims to explore the digital equity in education through the investigation of students’ experience in using digital technologies in school and at home. Findings reveal a clustering of themes and patterns on usage, family culture, and school culture. It also reveals the importance of family culture influencing students’ usage and skills. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Authors

• Allan Hoi-kau Yuen, The University of Hong Kong

• Miaoting Cheng, The University of Hong Kong