Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

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Abstract

Digital divide becomes a vital and salient term in the field of education especially in this time of pandemic. Reviewed studies revealed a dearth of studies on the context of digital divide brought the paradigm shift in education during the new normal education. In such light, this case study was conducted to describe what it is like to be learning using the new learning modalities amidst the digital divide that the pandemic has brought to the learners and the teachers. In achieving this objective, the researchers interviewed six (6) students followed by member checking procedures. The cool and warm analyses of interview transcripts revealed their challenges, coping mechanisms, and views on the new learning modalities amidst the digital divide they are facing. The challenges are lack of digital skills, lack of devices, and lagging to poor internet connection. To cope with these challenges, they employ the two L’s: look of assistance and lean efforts in learning. With these challenges and coping, they view learning in the new normal as difficult and technology-driven. This study concludes that students remain steadfast and determined in learning despite being confronted with the challenges in the light of the digital divide during the new normal education. As such, studies should be conducted to formulate an intervention program that shall address the challenges of the students in the new normal learning and beyond.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56901/TBGN2157

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