The International Telecommunication Union and UNICEF call for urgent investment to bridge a digital divide currently preventing children and young people from accessing quality digital learning and opportunities online
Computer Science has a significant technology component, which supports the need for technology support in the classroom (The British Royal Society, 2012). Access to hardware and software resources is crucial to support the learning goals of the subject
The internet improves the quality of education in many ways. It opens doors to a wealth of information, knowledge and educational resources, increasing opportunities for different approaches to learning in, and beyond, the classroom.
Technological literacy goes further than digital literacy, in that children with strong technological literacy are able to use, manage, understand and assess technology, and not just be comfortable being immersed in it. These children will be able to use technology specifically for their benefit.
Poor education is a leading factor in continuing the cycle of poverty.
There are various barriers both to implementation and effective access that must be addressed before all learners can benefit from access to the internet in schools.