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This study examines technology integration into the classroom in K-12 education in Sudan. The study used official documents (reports and plans) and observation as data sources. The results revealed existence of efforts to integrate technology in terms of e-classrooms, providing some schools with an interactive whiteboard. However, there are challenges hinder the integration of technology such as poor infrastructure, lack of digital skills among teachers’. The study then recommended continuous such effort and involving stakeholders and donors in issues of technology for schools.
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Tairab, A., Huang, R., Chang, T. (2019). How Technologies Change Classrooms - A Case Study of K-12 Education in Sudan. In: Chang, M., et al. Foundations and Trends in Smart Learning. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6908-7_17
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