The latest Global Education Monitoring Report 2023 sheds light on the complex landscape of technology adoption in Southeast Asian classrooms. While digital tools promise enhanced learning experiences and greater accessibility, the report questions whose interests are truly prioritized in this technological embrace. Governments, educators, and private companies are all stakeholders in the region’s digital push, yet disparities in infrastructure and digital literacy pose significant challenges. The report highlights that without deliberate policy frameworks, technology risks exacerbating educational inequalities rather than bridging them.

Key findings emphasize:

  • Unequal access: Rural and marginalized communities face…