ERIC Number: EJ1380169
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jul
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
EISSN: EISSN-1467-8535
An Exploratory Investigation into the Factors Related to EdTech Use among Kenyan Girls
British Journal of Educational Technology, v54 n4 p1006-1024 Jul 2023
This paper contributes to the scarce literature on factors affecting EdTech use in households. These factors were considered through exploratory mixed-methods analyses of cross-sectional data on Kenyan girls and caregivers, captured during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quantitative analysis of the child dataset (n = 544) suggested the importance of both structural factors--such as technology hardware availability--and non-structural factors--including caregiver permission. Findings were supported by a thematic analysis of interview data from girls' caregivers (n = 58), which emphasised the role they play in girls' use of EdTech. Interviews also highlighted numerous caregiver concerns with EdTech, related to the relevance and rigour of educational content, the possibility of children accessing age-inappropriate material and child health (especially eyesight). Policy makers could alleviate these concerns by providing guidance on EdTech use and clearly signalling their approval of verified initiatives.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Children, Child Caregivers, Educational Technology, Computer Use, Influences, Access to Computers, Caregiver Attitudes, Family Environment, Caregiver Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kenya
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