Widening the Digital Divide: The mediating role of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in the relationship between rurality, socioeducational advantage, and mathematics learning outcomes
Summary. An analysis of 66,451 Australian high school students shows that intelligent tutoring systems in mathematics amplify rather than reduce educational inequality. Students from affluent urban schools use the platform more extensively and achieve better outcomes, while rural and disadvantaged students benefit less. The technology mediates existing disparities, creating a Matthew Effect where privileged students gain disproportionate advantages, widening rather than narrowing achievement gaps.
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Hannan, B., & Eynon, R.. (2025). Widening the Digital Divide: The mediating role of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in the relationship between rurality, socioeducational advantage, and mathematics learning outcomes. Computers & Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105312
Hannan, Brody, and Rebecca Eynon. “Widening the Digital Divide: The mediating role of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in the relationship between rurality, socioeducational advantage, and mathematics learning outcomes.” Computers & Education, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105312.
Hannan, Brody, and Rebecca Eynon. 2025. “Widening the Digital Divide: The mediating role of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in the relationship between rurality, socioeducational advantage, and mathematics learning outcomes.” Computers & Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105312.
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- 10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105312
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