Is there Learning Continuity during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Synthesis of the Emerging Evidence

Abstract

Since the onset of COVID-19, governments have launched technology-supported education interventions to ensure children learn. This paper offers a narrative synthesis of emerging evidence on technology-based education to understand the current experiences of learners, teachers and families. Studies find that few students in low- and middle-income countries have access to technology-supported learning with the most marginalised children appearing to have the least educational opportunities. As such, the education response to COVID-19 could widen existing inequalities.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• educational technology
• learning continuity
• access to education
• Kenya
• Senegal