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However, the challenges and strategies of children belonging to the less privileged (we use \u2018privileged\u2019 in the article to identify those enjoying a standard of living or rights as majority of people in the society) families are different from those of the children who come from socio-economically better-off (privileged) backgrounds. The purpose of this research is to explore the experiences of children with school education and using technology for learning. Past studies have highlighted the use of internet and communication technologies as a promising solution to provide quality school education in the remotest parts of the country. Previous research has also ascertained that the socio-economic status divide has no significant impact on the students\u2019 ability to learn using technology. Children can use technology to learn irrespective of their socio-economic status and background. 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