INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the information provided and data to discuss key questions.
Focussed questions
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Is there a digital divide in education in Samoa fueled by inequitable access to devices, connectivity, and/or teacher training? Who is left out?
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How is this digital divide being addressed?
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How can schools manage and share the minimal digital learning resources they may have?
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Who should be prioritized in the distribution of digital resources?
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How are schools supported and trained to identify and address cyberbullying issues across school-age students?
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What measures are put in place to protect educational information, information sharing, access to information, and data sharing across schools?
Overarching questions
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What other innovative ways can the Education sector and other Ministries collaborate to maximize resources to support digital learning for schools?
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Are there initiatives in Samoa to create, curate, and maintain free, open, curriculum-aligned digital resources and platforms as part of the digital commons? Who is in charge?
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What measures should be put in place to ensure equity and access to digital learning resources? (Some examples)
- Financing schemes for students – lease to buy or rent
- National policies to supplement digital resources at low costs?
- Free online access and connectivity
- Others