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ERIC Number: EJ1363193
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 25
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EISSN: EISSN-2013-9144
Addressing Digital Divide through Digital Literacy Training Programs: A Systematic Literature Review
Choudhary, Heena; Bansal, Nidhi
Digital Education Review, n41 p224-248 Jun 2022
Digital literacy training programs (DLTPs) are influential in developing digital skills to help build a more inclusive and participatory ecosystem. This study reviews 86 studies related to DLTPs for marginalised populations in developed and developing countries. It aims to understand (a) the profile of DLTPs, (b) the digital competences incorporated in the training curriculum and (c) tangible outcomes of Internet use post-training. The review indicated that developed countries focus more on developing digital literacy in elderly populations. In contrast, the focus still lies on developing digital literacy among people with low skills and education levels in developing countries. The training curricula focus mainly on developing information-seeking and communication competencies, besides the basic operations of digital devices. Most of the studies reported an increase in the personal-level outcomes around health, leisure and self-actualisation achieved post-training. This study can help policymakers, practitioners, and educational researchers improve the scope and quality of educational programs and contribute to people's digital empowerment and well-being.
Universitat de Barcelona. Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 171, Edifici Llevant P3, Barcelona, 08035 Spain. e-mail: der@greav.net; Web site: http://revistes.ub.edu/index.php/der
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Audience: Policymakers; Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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