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The Adoption Paradox: Insights into Educational Technology's Impact on Indigenous Students in Urban East African Slums

Sasane Demissie, Gondar University Kassahun Yilma, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Mekuryus Tesfaye, Addis Ababa University Alemayehu Getachew, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Addis Ababa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18915894
Published: February 16, 2010

Abstract

The rapid adoption of educational technology (EdTech) in urban East African slums has garnered significant attention, yet its impact on indigenous students remains underexplored. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative interviews with educators and quantitative surveys targeting students in selected slum areas. This study underscores the importance of tailored interventions to ensure equitable access and effective utilization of EdTech by Indigenous students in urban slums. Educators and policymakers should prioritise training programmes that enhance digital literacy among indigenous communities, particularly for female students, to maximise educational outcomes. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Sasane Demissie, Kassahun Yilma, Mekuryus Tesfaye, Alemayehu Getachew (2010). The Adoption Paradox: Insights into Educational Technology's Impact on Indigenous Students in Urban East African Slums. African Energy Economics (Economics/Energy crossover), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18915894

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EthiopiaIndigenous Ethnic GroupsUrban SettlementsEducational Technology Adoption StudyParticipatory Action ResearchDigital Divide AnalysisSocio-Technical Framework

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