Is Artificial Intelligence Exacerbating the Third Digital Divide in Educational Technology?

Is Artificial Intelligence Exacerbating the Third Digital Divide in Educational Technology?

Published on: Jun 10 2025 by Steve Vosloo - Leave a Comment
The recent flurry of discussions about AI, cheating and the purpose of education have got me reflecting on Michael Trucano thought-provoking post from 2023 about how artificial intelligence might change the evolution of...
What Are Digital Health Service Costs for Marginalised Youth?

What Are Digital Health Service Costs for Marginalised Youth?

Published on: Jun 05 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The digital transformation is revolutionising health systems and access to health information. While these advances have improved healthcare access in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), deep inequalities have created...
12 Reasons Why Farmers Do Not Use Mobile AgriTech Services

12 Reasons Why Farmers Do Not Use Mobile AgriTech Services

Published on: Jun 03 2025 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Researchers and practitioners who shape the digital transformation of smallholder agriculture need to better understand mobile phone-related behaviors and attitudes in their target communities. Such understanding can help...
Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Published on: Jun 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, safety, and public services.We should support...
Promise, Progress, and Persistent Educational Technology Challenges

Promise, Progress, and Persistent Educational Technology Challenges

Published on: May 29 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, education systems worldwide were thrust into digital transformation, testing both the promise and limitations of ICT4Edu. The empirical review Transforming Education Through ICT4D by...
9 Approaches for Artificial Intelligence Government Regulations

9 Approaches for Artificial Intelligence Government Regulations

Published on: May 27 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Since 2016, over thirty countries have passed laws explicitly mentioning Artificial Intelligence, and in 2025, the discussion about AI bills in legislative bodies has increased globally. UNESCO published its “Consultation...
Opportunities and Challenges with Social Media and Indigenous Youth

Opportunities and Challenges with Social Media and Indigenous Youth

Published on: May 22 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram have become tools of empowerment—but also engines of harm—for Indigenous youth. A recent study “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Ishmam Bin Rof analyzes...
Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Published on: May 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
We often champion local ownership and sustainable solutions in digital development. But when it comes to digital sovereignty, we need to take a careful look at what we’re really advocating for – and what we might...
Artificial Intelligence Improves Writing Skills for Brazilian Students

Artificial Intelligence Improves Writing Skills for Brazilian Students

Published on: May 15 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Artificial intelligence has the potential to support teachers in completing time-intensive, subjective tasks, such as grading essays, and to provide individualized feedback to students on their writing. However, evidence...