The Digital Divide in Post-Pandemic Education: Perceptions of Urban and Rural EFL Teachers in Indonesia

Muhammad Sood, Nizarrahmadi Nizarrahmadi, Muhammad Yassin, Dita Septiana · 2025 · IJEMS Indonesian Journal of Education and Mathematical Science

Summary. This study examines how English teachers in Indonesia perceived the shift to online education during COVID-19, comparing urban and rural experiences. Urban teachers grew frustrated with engagement and pedagogy, while rural teachers faced severe barriers including poor internet access, limited devices, and low digital literacy. The research shows that one-size-fits-all technology policies fail in Indonesia's diverse landscape and calls for context-specific infrastructure investment.

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  journal = {IJEMS Indonesian Journal of Education and Mathematical Science},
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  url     = {https://doi.org/10.30596/ijems.v6i3.26441}
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DOI

10.30596/ijems.v6i3.26441

Countries

Indonesia

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, general-innovation

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2026-05-01