Chapter 17: The early roots of the digital divide: socioeconomic inequality in childrens ICT literacy from primary to secondary schooling

• Main Author: Passaretta, Giampiero (auth)
• Other Authors: Gil-Hernández, Carlos J. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar Publishing 2023
• Subjects: JFFP; Digital skills; ICT literacy; Socioeconomic status inequality; Educational inequality; Primary school; Secondary school; Digital divide; Germany
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Information and communications technology (ICT) skills are crucial for labour market success and full participation in society. Socioeconomic status (SES) inequality in the development of ICT skills would prevent disadvantaged children from reaping the benefits of the digital age. Besides, the digit...