Gateway for Understanding Research in Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): November, 2025

The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Enhancing Educational Accessibility and Quality in Indonesia’s 3T Regions

Eka Sriwahyuni (Universitas Pattimura)
Sherly Desliyanah (STISIPOL Candradimuka Palembang)
Mawarda Nurodanika (IKIP PGRI Kalimantan Timur)



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Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Enhancing Educational Accessibility and Quality in Indonesia's 3T Regions. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology, data were collected through triangulation participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving key stakeholders (teachers, students, and officials) in Eastern Indonesia. Findings confirm that ICT significantly overcomes geographical constraints by facilitating access to diverse learning resources and enabling effective distance learning, subsequently boosting digital literacy and student engagement. However, the study identifies persistent barriers in infrastructure gaps (connectivity, device scarcity) and human resource capacity (techno-pedagogical competence) that hinder optimal integration. This research underscores the necessity of a systemic strategy combining resilient infrastructure development, continuous teacher training, and localized policy to achieve sustainable educational equity.

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guru

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The Journal of Gateway for Understanding Research in Education (GURU) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. GURU is intended for academics, researchers, educators, and educational practitioners involved in the study, development, and practice of education at ...