Digital Divide or Digital Bridge? Evaluating the Impact of ICT Integration in South Africa’s Rural Schools

Bhekumuzi Sitwell Mkhonto, Betty Claire Mubangizi · 2024 · International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

Summary. South Africa's policy to integrate ICT into rural schools through laptops and tablets has failed to bridge the digital divide. Teachers lack training to use these technologies effectively, and implementation remains uneven, favoring urban smart schools over rural ones. The study recommends comprehensive teacher training, wider device distribution to primary schools, curriculum reform, and independent professional development to achieve meaningful ICT integration across all schools.

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  journal = {International Journal of Social Science Research and Review},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.47814/ijssrr.v7i7.2142},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v7i7.2142}
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DOI

10.47814/ijssrr.v7i7.2142

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, policy

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2026-04-28