| Title: |
Is There Learning Continuity during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Synthesis of the Emerging Evidence |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
McBurnie, Chris; Adam, Taskeen; Kaye, Tom |
| Source: |
Journal of Learning for Development. 2020 7(3):485-493. |
| Availability: |
Commonwealth of Learning. 4710 Kingsway Suite 2500, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2 Canada. Tel: 604-775-8200; Fax: 604-775-8210; e-mail: jl4d@col.org; Web site: http://www.col.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Educational Technology; Access to Education; Access to Computers; Educational Opportunities; Foreign Countries; Developing Nations; Well Being; Equal Education; Electronic Learning; Ownership; Low Income; Program Design; Handheld Devices; Caregiver Role; Home Schooling |
| Geographic Terms: |
Kenya; Senegal; Ethiopia; Mongolia; Ecuador; Vietnam; Ghana; Bangladesh |
| ISSN: |
2311-1550 |
| Abstract: |
Since the onset of COVID-19, governments have launched technology-supported education interventions to ensure children learn. This paper offers a narrative synthesis of emerging evidence on technology-based education to understand the current experiences of learners, teachers and families. Studies find that few students in low- and middle-income countries have access to technology-supported learning with the most marginalised children appearing to have the least educational opportunities. As such, the education response to COVID-19 could widen existing inequalities. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2021 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1280661 |
| Database: |
ERIC |