Digital Divide in Rural Education in Chinese Schools: Exploring Issues and Opportunities

Qiaoqiao Kong, Lili Yang · 2026 · European Journal of Education

Summary. This study examined digital inequality in two rural Chinese schools, surveying 250 students and 50 teachers. Researchers implemented strategies to boost digital literacy and measured outcomes using specialized scales. Both students and teachers showed significant improvements in digital skills, particularly in educational and infrastructure domains. The findings provide evidence for policymakers developing targeted interventions to reduce the digital divide in rural education.

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  title   = {Digital Divide in Rural Education in Chinese Schools: Exploring Issues and Opportunities},
  author  = {Qiaoqiao Kong and Lili Yang},
  journal = {European Journal of Education},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.1111/ejed.70436},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.70436}
}

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DOI

10.1111/ejed.70436

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, general-innovation

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2026-04-29