Education inequality in underserved regions: Exploring the role of technology to promote diversity and inclusivity

Nicholas Mavangere, Ernest Edem Edifor, Festus Adedoyin, Edward Apeh, Acheampong Owusu

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Abstract

In underserved regions, the educational inequality gap between better-served children and under-served children is wide. At the same time, the digital inequality gap in such countries is narrowing; less endowed families are now able to access some digital technologies. Therefore, there is the need to use technologies for educational purposes to support less-endowed children in promoting diversity and inclusivity. This research is explorative research to highlight issues in the use of technologies for education, such as adoption, barriers, challenges and benefits in African context. In doing so, we seek to promote diversity and inclusivity for education in underserved regions and bridge the education inequality gap. This research will contribute to academic research relating to inclusivity to support under-served children in developing countries. It will push forward educational technology research and contribute to policymaking. The outcome of this research would prepare the foundation for a future large-scale implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Conference on e-Business Engineering, ICEBE 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages288-293
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665492447
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event18th IEEE International Conference on e-Business Engineering, ICEBE 2022 - Bournemouth
Duration: 14 Oct 202216 Oct 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Conference on e-Business Engineering, ICEBE 2022

Conference

Conference18th IEEE International Conference on e-Business Engineering, ICEBE 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBournemouth
Period14/10/2216/10/22

Keywords

  • Diversity
  • Educational inequality gap
  • Technology Acceptance
  • Technology Adoption
  • Technology Discrimination

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