Edtech-Trend of Modern Learning: Implementation to Reduce Educational Inequality amid Digital Divide

Abstract

The paper “Edtech-Trend of Modern Learning: Implementation to Reduce Educational Inequality amid Digital Divide” aimed to demonstrate the problem and obstacle in the implementation of Edtech to solve educational inequality in Thailand, and to present solutions to the issues--“digital divide” resulting from the difference in livelihood and remoteness of students in each area. These factors result in the unequal potential of each student in the access to digital technology that includes Edtech. Therefore, the solution to such the problems requires integrated collaboration from all sectors including public and private sectors, foundations, associations, and funds with integrity to reduce the digital divide in Thai society. The proposed approach is to establish facilities covering all areas: 1) basic infrastructure which includes electricity, the Internet and telecommunication network, 2) device which includes computer, notebook, and tablet, and 3) operating skills that will pave the way for Edtech to reduce the educational gap in Thailand efficiently and effectively.