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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Exploring the Impact of Digital Divide on Education Quality in Bihar
Authors
Roma
Abstract
The Digital Divide represents a substantial
barrier to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4(SDG 4), which aims
to ensure inclusive and equal opportunities of getting education for all.
Despite considerable technological progress, a huge number of people,
especially in poor nations, remain without internet connection. According to
the India Inequality Report 2022, the urban population is 7% to 8% more likely
to own a computer than the rural population. From January to April 2018, 93.5%
of respondents lacked a computer or laptop, increasing to 96.6% by the end of
2021, indicating a widening inequality post-Covid-19 pandemic. Merely one-fifth
of the overall population have the skills needed to use a computer. Bihar
exhibits the lowest internet penetration, succeeded by Chhattisgarh and
Jharkhand, whilst Maharashtra demonstrates the greatest, followed by Goa and Kerala.
As per National Telecommunications and Information Administration, USA in 1998,
28 percent of Americans residing in rural regions utilized the Internet, in
contrast to 34 percent of individuals in metropolitan areas. Despite a
significant general rise in Internet usage, a rural-urban disparity persisted
in 2015, with 69 percent of rural inhabitants indicating Internet usage
compared to 75 percent of urban inhabitants. A total of 120 questionnaire were
distributed to a sample of undergraduate students across various disciplines,
in which 102 responded. The data was gathered about internet access, device
ownership, and the utilization of technology in education. The study examines
socioeconomic, geographical, and technological disparities concerning the
digital divide, arguing that these constraints exacerbate educational
imbalances. Furthermore, the research explores how the COVID-19 pandemic
increased this disparity through online education. The study enhances the
current knowledge base by elucidating the digital gap and proposing strategies
to mitigate this challenge in education.
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Pages:36-40
How to cite this article:
Roma "Exploring the Impact of Digital Divide on Education Quality in Bihar". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 36-40
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