Digital Policy, Infrastructure, Procedures and Practices of Select Rural and Northern Manitoba School Divisions

This report details the digital policies, infrastructure, and procedures that were in place before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. We found that smaller divisions, those with local control, and those that had pre-existing investments in technology and training were able to be more adaptable and responsive during the pandemic. We found that policies that were written with worst-case tech scenarios in mind were more limiting, while others allowed for a focus on positive behaviours and student learning. Finally, we found large inequities around digital access and use based on geography and other factors.

To Cite This Report:

Nantais, M., DiMuro, M., Kelly, W., Kirk, J., Lam, M., Ofwono, N., Spence, S. (2021). Digital Policy, Infrastructure, Procedures and Practices of Select Rural and Northern Manitoba School Divisions: Final Report. BU CARES Research Centre. 37. https://www.bucares.ca/publications/digital-realities-rural-manitoba