This section highlights my scholarly publications and working papers in Learning Technologies. These works demonstrate my research contributions to digital equity, AI in education, and inclusive learning design. Each publication reflects rigorous academic inquiry aimed at addressing critical challenges in educational technology while building theoretical frameworks that advance the field. Collectively, they showcase my development as an emerging scholar committed to both academic rigor and meaningful impact.
AERA 2025
Working Paper:
Investigating Digital Redlining and Its Effects
Works in Progress
Class Papers
Digital Capital in Redlined Communities: Does Race Shape Access to Opportunity in the Age of AI?
This research traces the legacy of historical redlining to contemporary technological inequalities, examining how discriminatory practices from the post-depression era continue to shape digital access in Black communities. The study investigates "digital redlining" and the emerging "AI Divide," comparing how Black Americans in Texas, California, and Illinois experience disparities in digital infrastructure and access to AI-driven resources essential for economic mobility.
Bridging or Widening: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Digital Divide Among Black Americans
This systematic literature review examines how generative artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the digital divide within Black American communities. Building on the tri-level framework of digital equity—access, ability to operate, and tangible benefits—this study introduces the concept of the "AI Divide" and explores three critical questions: how Black populations currently access AI technology, what barriers they face, and how educational and socioeconomic factors influence these disparities. The research investigates whether AI innovation is bridging existing gaps or creating new layers of technological inequality in communities historically excluded from innovation hubs.
