Insufficient Access to Technology in Educational Institutions

Abstract

Technology is one of the key factors present today that triggers learning and steers students towards their destiny. However, uneven access to technology continues to be a serious issue that widens the learning gap, especially among disadvantaged students and minorities. This research aims to examine the impact of insufficient access to technology on the learning outcome and the future opportunities for students. It is based on a sample of 50 students at the Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Faculty of Education in Thailand who have previously completed a teaching internship and have varying socioeconomic backgrounds and therefore represent real perceptions and experiences as far as access to digital devices, use of the internet, and issues encountered by students at school are concerned. This evidence proves that limited technology has a great influence on disadvantaged students, inhibiting their academic potential and career advancement. On the other hand, students with better access to technology experience better academic performance and greater motivation. The study further indicates that online quality increases with increasing grade levels. It recommends investment in digital infrastructure, launching staff development programs, and constructing public- private partnerships to deliver a boost to education through an inclusive and fair learning environment, providing students with what they must create and flourish similarly in the future.