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student, parent and teacher confidence and ability to navigate and use digital tools

***May be influenced by training and access

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study 1 - 40% higher literacy engagement

study 2 - Students say learning is more personalized and accessible

study 3 - 35% increase in literacy engagement, observed increase in interest

study 4 - 50% higher rate of engagement when accessing digital tech

study 5 - 30% increase in lit. engagement scores

study 6 - 45% increase in student engagement after teacher training

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Only 60% of students had access to high-speed internet at home.

"Without reliable internet, it's challenging to incorporate digital tools that can make literacy learning more interactive and engaging. Students are missing out on rich educational resources available online."

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One student shared, "Having access to an online platform where I can choose books at my level and interest has made me read more often."

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Teachers expressed that the training enhanced their confidence and competence in using digital tools for literacy instruction.

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Access to High-Speed Internet: 95% of urban students had access to high-speed internet at home, in contrast to only 55% of rural students.

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Reliable access to high-speed internet at home to support student learning.

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Reliable access to high-speed internet at home to support student learning.

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75% of urban students reported feeling "very proficient" in digital literacy skills compared to only 50% of rural students.

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Internet Connectivity: High-speed internet at home was available to 94% of urban students but only to 58% of rural students.

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80% of students were observed actively participating in digital lessons, compared to 60% in rural classrooms. Urban schools had a 75% rate of students collaborating online, whereas rural schools had a 40% collaboration rate.

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80% of students from urban schools rated themselves as "highly proficient" in digital literacy skills such as navigating the internet, using educational software, and understanding digital safety. This compares to 55% of students from rural schools.

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Urban vs Rural Engagement in Digital Lessons

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Urban vs Rural Engagement in Digital Lessons

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study 7 - urban schools engagement is 70% vs 40% rural

study 8 - urban 80% actively use digital lessons vs. 60% rural

study 9 - urban 78% vs 52%

***Thought - could this be a result of factors like access to devices, high-speed internet or other

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Use and access digital tools for academic engagement and learning. In addition, more access to digital mechanisms for scholarly engagement and education is needed in rural areas.

***May also include a sub-theme of the types of programs, apps, devices that influence or are symptoms of the Digital Divide

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interest, excitement, participation, motivation in and of the learning

***May be evidence of the factors or reason why the study matters.