ADVOCACY FOR TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN NIGERIA UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Abstract

Underserved communities are confronted with educational challenges due to economic, geographic, and infrastructural barriers such as inadequate access to teachers, resources, and digital technology. Provision of appropriate technologies could provide solutions to these challenges. This paper explored the role of technological adaptation and usage in addressing educational inequities among these underserved communities. It also highlights the importance of local engagement in designing and implementing educational technologies, emphasizing the importance of community involvement for technological acceptance. Infrastructure investments,
such as in energy and internet access, are crucial for sustaining these initiatives. Overall, educational technology, when tailored to local needs and supported by essential infrastructure, has the potential to empower underserved communities, fostering equity and socio-economic growth.