The Logic and Pathways of “Internet + Education”in Promoting Urban–Rural Educational Equalization

Fen Ke

doi:10.18686/ahe.v9i7.14375

The Logic and Pathways of “Internet + Education”in Promoting Urban–Rural Educational Equalization

Fen Ke

Abstract

Urban–rural educational disparities remain a major challenge to educational equity and national education development. As a key driver of digital-era educational transformation, “Internet + Education” has evolved from a tool-based application into a form of systemic reform centered on technological empowerment, providing new pathways for urban–rural educational equalization. Drawing on educational equity theory, this study examines the underlying logic and mechanisms of technological embedding, resource allocation, data-driven governance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, while identifying persistent challenges in rural education. It further proposes integrated optimization strategies involving infrastructure development, targeted resource provision, teacher capacity building, and institutional improvement to advance equitable and sustainable urban–rural education.

Keywords

“Internet+Education”; Urban–Rural Educational Equalization; Educational Equity

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v9i7.14375

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