Measuring the impact of technology donations

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As digital learning environments become more prevalent, having access to

and maintaining proficiency in using ICTs is critical for students to leverage

educational opportunities, attain employment skills and connect with peers

As digital learning environments

become more prominent in schools,

access to and the ability to use online

resources and educational tools has

become essential for students’

education 1. As a result, students that

are digitally excluded may require

more time completing homework and

assignments, putting them at risk of

falling behind in school and missing

out on opportunities for improved

educational outcomes.

IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL

OUTCOMES

ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITES

Digital exclusion can have significant

impacts on social connections for

students 2. Lack of access to online

platforms and tools used for

communication and collaboration,

such as social media, online forums,

and virtual learning environments can

make it harder for students to

connect with their peers and form

meaningful relationships. This may

negatively affect their social and

emotional well-being 2.

SOCIAL CONNECTION

Digital literacy is becoming a core

skill of the workplace, with an

increasing number of interactions and

transactions taking place online. With

many jobs of the future likely

requiring workers to have a high level

of digital literacy and technology

skills, it is critical students can learn

about and familiarise themselves with

the latest technologies 3. Students

who are digitally included have the

opportunity to develop and refine

their digital literacy skills, giving them

an advantage in the job market.

WORKFORCE READY

Digital exclusion can negatively

impact students' job opportunities by

limiting access to job listings, career

development resources, and

professional networking sites 2.

Barriers in applying for jobs online,

participating in virtual job interviews

and working remotely can also lower

students’ chances of securing

employment within certain industries.

These barriers to entering the job

market may exacerbate existing

socio-economic disparities 2.

1.

Victoria University, 2022, Digital Divide: school closures increasing inequality, Digital Divide: School closures increasing inequality | Victoria University (vu.edu.au)

2.

Telematics and Informatics Journal: Volume 72, 2022, The self-reinforcing effect of digital and social exclusion: the inequality loop, The self-reinforcing effect of digital and social exclusion: The inequality loop - ScienceDirect

3.

McKell Institute Queensland, 2021, Bridging Queensland’s Digital Divide, 210903-Full-report.pdf (mckellinstitute.org.au)

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