Bridging The Digital Divide: An Exploratory Study On Ict's Role In Inclusive Education For Students With Disabilities (original) (raw)

This study explores role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that are promoting inclusive education for students with disabilities. It is aiming to bridge the digital divide in educational access. Literature Review: Existing research highlights the potential of ICT tools to enhance learning outcomes for "students with disabilities". These are included though challenges like accessibility, affordability, and training persist. Methodology: Primary quantitative data collection method uses with a sample of 70 participants. Data was analysed for using IBM SPSS software to assess the effectiveness of ICT in inclusive education. Findings and analysis: Results show that ICT tools impact on accessibility and learning engagement. It has significant barriers remain, such as the high cost of assistive technologies, insufficient teacher training, and technical issues. Correlation analysis states as a weak relation between dependent and independent variables. Conclusion and recommendation: The study summarizes that ICT is important for comprehensive schooling that requires better foundation, moderateness, and educator support. Suggestions incorporate for putting resources into ICT framework that are improving instructor preparing, and advancing mindfulness for lessening social shame.