This article analyzes the relationship between access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and school performance. It contributes to the empirical literature in the area since there is no consensus yet. Moreover, the context associated with COVID-19 pandemic also considers the analysis as the most relevant. The goal of this article is…

Many published papers provide insights on factors affecting learning performance; however, they do not address how internet connectivity affects students' capacity to meet assessment and learning expectations. To address this gap in the literature, we draw from a survey of 257 students at the undergraduate level to investigate two questions: (a)…

The shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 crisis left some students with inequitable access to at-home internet putting students at risk of falling behind in skills needed not only for school but later in life. A month into remote learning, 197 high school students in an urban school district in New York state were identified as not having…

This dissertation examined educational inequities exacerbated by disparities in technology and internet access in Title I schools. The global influence of information communication technologies on educational delivery, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted critical issues in technology access. The shift to remote learning…

The integration of digital technologies into educational practices has reshaped traditional learning models, creating a dynamic and accessible global landscape for higher education. This paradigm shift transcends geographical boundaries, fostering a more interconnected and inclusive educational environment. This comprehensive literature analysis…

The massive investment by Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in ICT is evidence that institutions are recognizing technology's potential in their operations. However, the phenomenon of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Tanzanian HLIs is not well investigated by researchers. The aim of this study, therefore, is to investigate the perception…

The aim of the study is to access the effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage on Second Cycle Schools (SCSs) student academic performance and its associated challenges in a developing country. To give teachers and students the chance to function in the information age, ICT integration in teaching and learning activities is…

The use of a computer and internet connection allows high school and university students to access more relevant information. However, there is no consensus on the effects of the use of these tools on academic results. This work evaluates the impact of computers and the internet at home on the results of the Saber 11 test, a national exam taken by…

The unruly consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak have hamstrung higher education institutions. This study aims to investigate the perceived impact of COVID-19 on student learning and academic performance through a qualitative approach. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 30 purposively chosen informants were used. The results indicated that…

While spring of 2020 introduced virtual instruction to all public schools, virtual schooling had already been growing in most states. We focus on pre-COVID-19 changes to fulltime virtual school enrollment in public schools, and provide evidence on the relationship between virtual school enrollment, internet speed, community demographics, and…

This study aimed to investigate Kyrgyz learners' engagement in online courses. In this respect, the Student Engagement Scale and appropriate open-ended questions were employed in order to obtain data from learners. The sample covers 400 undergraduate learners studying at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. The study has a mixed research design, hence…

The digital divide and digital equity have long been a concern for educators, and public schools. In 2020 when the COVID-19 global pandemic swept across the country, public schools closed for in person classes and moved to a new paradigm of online only classes, issues of digital equity and the digital divide became a critical focus for families…

This study examined the perceptions of administrators and teachers to determine how the lack of broadband access has impacted decisions on virtual learning and the subsequent impact on student learning. The participants in the study were administrators and teachers from school districts that serve a low-income population (as determined by USDA…

This study was conducted to examine the influence of access to and use of information and communication technology (ICT) on academic achievement and motivation. Data were collected from 300 students (12- to 16-year-old; 160 boys) from Sanandaj, Iran. The ICT Familiarity Questionnaire was used to assess the level of students' access to and use of…

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly required within K-12 educational settings, yet the impact of youth's access to and use of digital resources outside of the classroom on academic achievement is only beginning to be explored in the literature. This study used data from the Fragile Families & Child Wellbeing…