IMPACT OF DIGITAL DIVIDE ON LEARNING

OKAFOR, U. O., OKPALA, P.K. and CHIKWELU, E. E. O.
Publisher: JOTERD {"id":5,"volume_name":"Vol 5 Number 1","created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"url":"volumes\/5.jpg"} (1): 1: doi: 1 Published in 2017

Digital divide is a social discrepancy or disparities referring to the differing amount of information between those who have access to information communication technology and those who do not have access. Digital divide has the following impact that affect learning, those students who cannot afford or use technology effectively tend to lag behind in their academic pursuit that requires the use of technology, thereby creating loophole and decline in acquiring information technology skills. It also hinders effective teaching and learning communication and information discrimination amongst teachers and learners. The researchers suggest that there should be free internet access to students and schools to remedy the extent at which digital divide affects learning. Based on the findings of this study some recommendations are made among which is multimedia rich learning modules and other educational websites should be made available to schools, colleges, communities and suburbs for in-service training on the use of ICT. Keywords: Digital divide, learning, Impact.

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