Second order digital divide in this context refers to the gap between access to ICTs and the actual use of ICTs
This phenomenon is well researched, though not specific to education. I suggest you may refer to TAM and UTAUT model to begin.
A doctoral student at USP - Universidade de Sao Paulo, is using Amartya Sen's Capability Approach to study some aspects of the digital divide. His work is not related to education, but might be useful. See http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-44426-9_20. You will find his email.
Hi, maybe this is of interest to you: if looked together with D. Joye into the connection between various factors and ICT use in Switzerland in an explorative manner in the following article:
"Determinants of Internet Use in Switzerland. Structural Disparities and New Technologies"; (2003); in: Rich and Poor, p.73 ff.
My paper titled "The internet and education in the developing world - hopes and reality" might provide some relevant information. Please visit
http://www.slejournal.com/content/2/1/8
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