Pakistan Digital Learning Landscape Analysis

Abstract

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org

EdTech Horizon Scan: Rapid scan of online safety in education

“…Much is being done to scaffold children's digital experiences on the national and international level. While the mechanisms, policies, and procedures developed and strengthened by cross-sectoral partnerships are essential to developing a safe digital environment, they must be brought to life through a whole systems approach -collaboration between government, private sector, young people, and their parents (⇡UNICEF, 2011;⇡Zubairi et al, 2022) In this scan, we have explored a non-exhaustive list of programmes developed to equip parents, teachers, and children with online safety skills. Many of these programmes, however, were developed for high-income countries and are being adapted for use in low-and middle-income countries.…”

“…While these mechanisms, policies, and procedures are essential to developing a protective digital environment, they must be brought to life through a whole systems approach, i.e., collaboration between the government, private sector, young people, and their parents (⇡UNICEF, 2011;⇡Zubairi et al, 2022). For example, the World Economic Forum's Global Coalition for Digital Safety is accelerating public-private partnerships to tackle harmful and dangerous content through a community of engaged partners including Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Meta, Oxford Internet Institute, UNICEF, INTERPOL and several governments across the world (⇡WEF, 2022).…”

Identifications of Barriers in Implementation of Digital Technology in Secondary schools of Punjab

“…They have the flexibility to revisit concepts, replay lectures as needed, and access learning materials around the clock, regardless of their geographical location. In essence, the availability of unlimited information emerges as a significant advantage of digital education, offering students an extensive reservoir of information and diverse chances for individual and specialized advancement (Zubairi et al, 2022). One of the primary benefits of online education is the flexibility to attend lessons from the comfort of one's home.…”

“…Digitization will offer the advantage of allowing students to determine their own timetables. Learning platforms are accessible around the clock, providing students with the flexibility to balance their various commitments without compromising the quality of their study and exam preparation (Zubairi et al, 2022). Advocating for ground-breaking instructional process that influence digitization to develop the teaching learning process, digital education encourages educators to incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, images, and simulations.…”

Learning continuity in response to climate emergencies: Supporting learning continuing following the 2002 Pakistan floods.

“…Girls' exclusion from regular access to technology was particularly acute for those from the poorest households in rural areas (⇡Zubairi et al, 2022).…”