DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
In our world today, digital transformation is now a powerful tool for promoting
inclusive education and long-term community development. This paper highlighted
ways digital technologies enhance inclusive learning and community development
through technologies like e-learning platforms, mobile learning systems, assistive
technology, Open Educational Resources (OER), and community-based digital centers. It
further elucidated the key roles digital transformation plays in making learning
inclusive, as well as enhancing community capacity, mobilization, economic
empowerment, social inclusion and engagement among others. The paper also outlined
some of the challenges of digital transformation to include digital divide, low digital
literacy, inadequate infrastructure, funding limitations, and resistance to technological
change. Based on the discus, the paper concluded that digital transformation remains
an essential catalyst for community development and inclusive education. Hence the
paper suggested that sustainable investment in digital infrastructures, inclusive
policies, training in digital literacy, and community-driven initiatives that encourage
holistic utilisation of digital transformation tools are necessary to ensure inclusivity and
sustainability of learning and development.
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Published in AFRICAN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL
ISSN: 978-37889
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