Digital equity and inclusion in education: An overview of practice and policy in OECD countries

Digital technologies can be used to support the inclusion of diverse student groups in education in a number of ways including enhancing accessibility of educational content, increasing personalisation and providing distance learning opportunities, as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic. Howev...

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Main Author: Gottschalk, Francesca (Author)
Other Authors: Weise, Crystal (Contributor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2023
Series:OECD Education Working Papers no.299
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Digital technologies can be used to support the inclusion of diverse student groups in education in a number of ways including enhancing accessibility of educational content, increasing personalisation and providing distance learning opportunities, as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, persistent digital inequalities can undermine digital equity and inclusion and equity and inclusion in education generally, particularly for the most disadvantaged students. This paper explores the themes of digital equity and inclusion, and maps some of the policies and practices adopted in OECD countries for the equitable and inclusive use of digital tools in education. It highlights the importance of inclusive design and implementation of digital technologies, as well as the need for education systems to focus on capacity building such as teacher training, as well as adequate resourcing of digital tools. It discusses advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and concludes by highlighting research and policy gaps.
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (75 Seiten) 21 x 28cm.

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