Mathematical division is favorable because the whole gets separated into equal parts. Everyone gets an equal portion.

The World in 2014 ICT statistics tell us that mobile devices, computers, and internet speeds don't divide out evenly for all students.

Infrastructure is more robust where the population is most dense. If rural areas do have internet, the speeds are not often sufficient to handle the demands of some programs.

Students in low income homes are less likely to have mobile devices, computers or internet. If the parents do not have more than a high school education, they are also more likely to be on the side of the divide without technology in the home.

The math courses in my school are all online. They practice, test, submit work, have tools to help them, and mini lessons all digitally. At school we are 1:1 student to devices. At home it is a different story. Over 40% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The digital divide and inequality is very wide at the beginning of the school year. It is visible in our math classrooms in three ways:
1. Experience and skill
2. Technology use was not for learning.
3. Broadband speeds
By mid year the divide decreases.

Those students with limited technology in their homes struggle significantly the first 2 months of school learning computer navigation basics as well as the programs used in out curriculum.

Parents with higher education often steer their children to educational online activities and don't just use technology to entertain. Students who mostly use technology for entertainment struggle to use it to learn and find important information.

Students who live in rural areas typically don't have as many options for internet providers. Low income families don't usually have the budget for the higher speeds. The slower speeds can increase the time it takes students to complete the work.

One solution is to make the mini lessons really quick, have strategies that help students work together and make sure they understand before they begin individual practice. Make it so students can complete their work at school. Provide before and after school hours for students.

Another solution is to get computers and internet into the homes of low income children. They could qualify for the $9.95 service and a computer for $149.

Ethically it is our responsibility as educators to conquer the divide. We need to give all students equal access to various mediums and points of view that only technology can provide. One teacher and a few books are not sufficient for the 21st century learner. We need to promote current and sound uses of technology. Avoiding technology because some students don't have access to it is not the best solution. Finding ways to give them access is the right way.