Disparity and Disconnection

Project Title: Disparity and Disconnection: Impacts of COVID-19 on Education in Nepal
Client: Open Learning Exchange (OLE) Nepal
Students: Boyd Hayes, Nabila Farid, Riya Sirkhell
Faculty Lead: Sara Shneiderman
Fieldwork Location: Virtual – Nepal (Sindhupalchok and Lalitpur)
Year: 2020-21
Publications: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Nepali Times

About the Project: This research assessed the opportunites and challenges that have emerged as the Nepalese education system adapts to COVID-19 through a hybrid back-to-school model. The output of this project was a policy report developed for Open Learning Exchange Nepal.

Key Words: Education, Digital, Social Impact