Examining the Digital Divide between Rural and Urban Schools: Technology Availability, Teachers’ Integration Level and Students’ Perception

Peiyu Wang · 2013 · Journal of Curriculum and Teaching

Summary. This study compared technology integration in rural and urban elementary schools in southern Taiwan using surveys of 275 teachers and 293 students. Rural schools had significantly fewer devices like interactive whiteboards, desktops, and tablets than urban schools. Rural teachers showed lower technology competence and integration levels than urban teachers. Students in rural schools had less experience with technology-based learning, particularly interactive whiteboards. The digital divide between rural and urban schools affected both infrastructure and teaching practices.

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  journal = {Journal of Curriculum and Teaching},
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DOI

10.5430/jct.v2n2p127

Countries

Taiwan

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education

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2026-04-28