The scope and speed of the pandemic have brought about fundamental changes in how people carry on with their daily lives around the world. Because of the far-reaching ramifications of the virus in all spheres, including the economy, society, politics and culture, the global community is at a critical juncture where accelerated changes in social and organizational paradigms are called for. In the field of education, the delayed opening or prolonged closing of schools has undoubtedly disrupted learning and limited education opportunities for the students. Such an impact has ranged from students falling behind in curricular contents to dropping out of school and not returning altogether. Meanwhile, although some aspects of education have already gone digital, the pandemic has accelerated the process and has made remote and online learning the new normal.
This Special Issue is aimed at exploring “digital inclusion” through the use of technology-facilitated learning platforms and modalities, such as distance learning, virtual learning, blended learning, mobile learning, and ubiquitous learning, to name a few within the multicultural environment of schooling. The Special Issue also hopes to give attention to studies and cases that highlight the systematic implementation and practical responses of schools and classrooms in countries that have the digital infrastructure and technological advancement and in those that do not have. We encourage academics and scholars to question the “digital divide” and the challenges and implications that this disparity brings to education.
Guided by the above questions, the International Journal of Multicultural Education (IJME) welcomes academics and scholars to read the guidelines stated below and submit manuscripts that offer theoretical perspectives; research findings based on original studies employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods; innovative methodologies; pedagogical reflections; and implications related to digital inclusion and/or digital divide. Recommended Timeline
IJME Selection Process of Manuscripts
For any further questions, please contact the Special Issue Editors Dr. Aileen C. Park (aileen.park@yonsei.ac.kr) Dr. Pablo C. Ramírez (pramirez@csudh.edu) Dr. Paul Sparks (paul.sparks@pepperdine.edu) |