Year Published: 2021
Date Published: 01/10/2021
Author/s: Oxford University Press
Research Link: https://www.oup.com.au/addressing-the-digital-divide#:~:text=Our%20latest%20report%2C%20Addressing%20the,the%20divide%20on%20learners’%20development.
Methodology:
As the basis for this report, OUP consulted both school and English Language Teachers through a survey to develop a global picture of the impact the digital divide has had to education over the last 18 months, covering multiple continents and education systems. The consultation was intended to provide a qualitative insight into the barriers to access and the specific issues pertaining to the digital across different markets.
This report also combines insights from our local leaders who have witnessed first-hand the implications remote learning has had on their markets, as well as third-party research, to provide a comprehensive picture of the issues existing in different countries.
Key Takeaways:
68% of teachers said the biggest barrier to digital learning was poor digital access;
56% said teachers and learners do not have the skills needed to make digital learning a success;
6 in 10 teachers said engaging students in online lessons was their biggest challenge during the pandemic;
1 in 2 teachers said a lack of parental understanding of digital tools/platforms limited the effectiveness of support available to students;
70% said the most disadvantaged students lost learning due to limited or no access to digital devices.
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