The Role of ICT in Learning Processes and University Inclusion

Authors

  • Carlotta Antonelli Phd in Communication social research and marketing, University of Rome “La Sapienza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61007/QdC.2023.2.127

Keywords:

digital inclusion, ict, universal design, barriers , facilitators, students with disabilities

Abstract

The proposal presents the first outputs of the Universitabile doctoral thesis based on the relationship between educational inclusion (Ainscow and Miles, 2009) and ICT. Using a mixed methods approach, the paper analyses interviews administered to operators of dedicated services, exploring the issue of barriers and facilitation mechanisms during the Covid-19 emergency, presenting technology as an element of exclusion.

Author Biography

Carlotta Antonelli, Phd in Communication social research and marketing, University of Rome “La Sapienza

Carlotta Antonelli, PhD in Social Science Methodology at Coris (La Sapienza) with a thesis entitled ‘Universitabile: indagine sull'inclusione degli studenti con disabilità e DSA nel contesto universitario romano’. She currently holds the position of classroom tutor for the 2nd level inter-university Master's degree in Social Research Methodology and Techniques (MeTARS) at La Sapienza. She participated in the Italian team for the 2020 Global Media Monitoring Project. She is formally included in the university project ‘Experts in the limelight. Decision-making processes, science dissemination and media dynamics'. Her fields of interest are: disability; barriers; facilitators; tertiary education; digital technologies; ICT; gender; mixed methods.

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2023-09-01

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Antonelli, C. (2023). The Role of ICT in Learning Processes and University Inclusion. Community Notebook. People, Education and Welfare in the Society 5.0, (2), 89–116. https://doi.org/10.61007/QdC.2023.2.127

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No. 2 (2023): Teaching Enhanced Learning for Engaging and Inclusive Learning

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