Generative AI and Educational (In)Equity
This paper examines the relationship between generative AI and educational equity in K-12 contexts, discussing both opportunities (personalized learning, accessibility, AI tutoring with Socratic dialogue) and challenges (digital divides, bias perpetuation) of implementing AI technologies in education. It provides a conceptual analysis rather than empirical evaluation of AI systems.
This paper examines the complex relationship between generative artificial intelligence (AI) and educational equity, analysing both the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging technologies in educational contexts. The paper begins by establishing fundamental distinctions between educational equality and equity, emphasizing how various socioeconomic, cultural, and systemic factors contribute to persistent educational disparities. It then provides a comprehensive overview of gener