EdSurge nails this right on the head with an outline of what is needed for ed tech to be truly accessibly and a equalizer.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-12-10-the-next-national-education-technology-plan
Go Digital in the Classroom
Incorporating technology in the classroom doesn’t render the role of the instructor obsolete—it’s just the opposite: technology can extend the teacher’s role as a facilitator to keep students engaged. Going digital allows greater opportunity for students to collaborate, and for instructors to provide feedback in an effective and instantaneous fashion
Dr. Lynda Haas outlines 4 great reasons for going digital in a classroom.