Teachers Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Schools with 1:1 Computing

Jillian Powers, Ann Musgrove, Bryan H. Nichols · 2020 · The Rural Educator

Summary. A study of rural Florida teachers implementing 1:1 computing found that perceived ease of use and usefulness predicted adoption. Teachers integrated the technology primarily to build digital literacy, enable collaboration, and assess students. Their motivation centered on boosting engagement, personalizing learning, and improving productivity.

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Powers, J., Musgrove, A., & Nichols, B. H.. (2020). Teachers Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Schools with 1:1 Computing. The Rural Educator. https://doi.org/10.35608/ruraled.v41i1.576

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DOI: 10.35608/ruraled.v41i1.576
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28