Digital inclusion in Argentinean public education. The Program Connecting Equality

Abstract

This article analyzes the Program Connecting Equality (PCE) as part of a national policy of educational digitalinclusion in Argentina. It presents a brief overview of the information and communication technology (ICTs) programs implemented since the beginning of the twenty first century in Latin America, observing the changes occurred in ten years. It concludes with the experiences named “model 1:1”, especially the Program Connecting Equality. Based on the fundamentals and the strategic actions of this policy, we ask ourselves which the priority areas are and how they correspond to the everyday reality and the needs of the actors involved. Finally, an exploration of the school is performed, with special emphasis on how the concept of digital inclusion is perceived, how teachers may implement ITCs in their everyday activities, challenges and concerns, and what happens to the roles of students and teachers in each case.