To zoom or not to zoom: The impact of rural broadband on online learning

Maria A. Boerngen, J. W. Rickard · 2021 · Natural sciences education

Summary. Rural students face significant barriers to online learning due to inadequate broadband access, creating a digital divide that affects their ability to participate in synchronous and asynchronous course delivery. The paper examines how rural broadband availability constrains higher education access and argues that faculty must consider internet infrastructure limitations when choosing content delivery formats to serve rural student populations effectively.

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Boerngen, M. A., & Rickard, J. W.. (2021). To zoom or not to zoom: The impact of rural broadband on online learning. Natural sciences education. https://doi.org/10.1002/nse2.20044

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DOI: 10.1002/nse2.20044
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, education
Added: 2026-04-28