Digital learning environments during the pandemic raise implications for addressing social inequities and education policy reform¶
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q1 i? The article discusses implications of digital environments for addressing social inequities and for education policy reform. → Stefaniak 2021
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Stefaniak 2021¶
Stefaniak, J. (2021). Policy and contextual considerations for enabling learning support roles in digital environments. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-020-09853-7
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Commentary abstract stating that the paper "discusses the implications for addressing social inequities in digital environments and education policy reform". This is a discussion-level contribution with no reported data or analysis in the available text.
"Additionally, this paper discusses the implications for addressing social inequities in digital environments and education policy reform."
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Related Claims¶
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- Schools that had previously invested in technology and professional development for digital learning responded more quickly to the shift to online teaching during COVID-19 closures — related
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Digital learning environments during the pandemic raise implications for addressing social inequities and education policy reform |
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Digital learning environments during the pandemic raise implications for addressing social inequities and education policy reform |
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