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Rural Schools and the Digital Divide

Erik Kormos, Kendra Wisdom · 2021 · Theory & Practice in Rural Education

Summary. Rural teachers use various educational technology tools but lack formal training, relying instead on trial and error to learn new systems. Budget constraints emerge as the primary barrier to technology adoption, followed by students' limited home internet access. Teachers hold mixed views on technology effectiveness. The study recommends strategies for administrators and educators to better integrate appropriate tools and improve student learning outcomes.

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Kormos, E., & Wisdom, K.. (2021). Rural Schools and the Digital Divide. Theory & Practice in Rural Education. https://doi.org/10.3776/tpre.2021.v11n1p25-39

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DOI
10.3776/tpre.2021.v11n1p25-39
Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
broadband-and-digital, education
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2026-04-28