Sfide e opportunità delle tecnologie digitali: uno sguardo critico alle disparità nel contesto scolastico

Access to education and the reduction of the digital divide are institutional goals pursued through the use of educational technologies (Escueta, 2020). Interest in the role of technology in education has increased, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic (Bernacki et al., 2020). Digital resources, such as personalized learning platforms and online courses, are increasingly widespread (Thomas, 2020). However, the lack of digital skills among teachers, students and parents can hinder learning and lead to social exclusion. Inequalities in the development of digital skills are influenced by social, economic and cultural factors (Ragnedda et al., 2019; Addeo et al., 2023). This study explores the role of these inequalities in the educational context using a sample of 993 students from secondary institutions (high schools, technical and professional institutes) in Rome. It focuses on access to technology in schools, learning mediated by technology and the factors that can influence these aspects.