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A study of the impact of the new digital divide on the ICT competences of rural and urban secondary school teachers in China

Wei Zhao · 2024 · Heliyon

Summary. A digital divide exists between urban and rural secondary school teachers in China, affecting their ICT competency. The study analyzed teachers in Hebei Province and found that differences in digital environment and digital literacy significantly impact ICT competence, alongside age and subject factors. Improving knowledge acquisition, deepening, and creation can help bridge this competency gap.

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Zhao, W.. (2024). A study of the impact of the new digital divide on the ICT competences of rural and urban secondary school teachers in China. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29186

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DOI
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29186
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, education, rural-data-and-definitions
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2026-04-28