Bridging barriers through technology integration in mathematics education: a qualitative multiple-case study of rural schools

A qualitative multiple-case study examined how rural, resource-constrained schools integrate technology into mathematics education, specifically focusing on strategies to overcome persistent structural and pedagogical barriers. The research, guided by the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, highlighted the contextual strategies employed by mathematics teachers to integrate digital technologies, aiming to improve access, equity, conceptual understanding, and learner engagement despite existing limitations.

This research is strategically important because it addresses the critical challenge of leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes in underserved communities. Overcoming barriers to technology integration can significantly advance educational equity and improve human capital development in rural and resource-constrained environments, directly impacting long-term societal and economic progress.

Technology is recognized as a catalyst for improving access, equity, conceptual understanding, and learner engagement in education.

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