Bridging the Educational Divide: A Delay-Tolerant Networking Approach for Equitable Digital Learning in Rural Areas
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| author | Abdeljabar, Salah Alouini, Mohamed-Slim |
| author_facet | Abdeljabar, Salah Alouini, Mohamed-Slim |
| contents | Access to quality education remains unequal, particularly in rural areas where Internet connectivity is limited or nonexistent. This paper introduces a framework for a digital learning platform that uses Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) to extend educational opportunities to underserved communities. Unlike conventional models that rely on continuous Internet access, DTN offers an affordable and sustainable solution by leveraging existing transportation infrastructure. Beyond its technical contributions, the framework addresses ethical imperatives by promoting educational equity and digital inclusion. We present a prototype tested on a university campus, demonstrating the feasibility of DTN for educational delivery. By addressing the digital divide, this framework aligns with global goals of inclusive education and sustainable development. |
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| spellingShingle | Bridging the Educational Divide: A Delay-Tolerant Networking Approach for Equitable Digital Learning in Rural Areas Abdeljabar, Salah Alouini, Mohamed-Slim Signal Processing Access to quality education remains unequal, particularly in rural areas where Internet connectivity is limited or nonexistent. This paper introduces a framework for a digital learning platform that uses Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) to extend educational opportunities to underserved communities. Unlike conventional models that rely on continuous Internet access, DTN offers an affordable and sustainable solution by leveraging existing transportation infrastructure. Beyond its technical contributions, the framework addresses ethical imperatives by promoting educational equity and digital inclusion. We present a prototype tested on a university campus, demonstrating the feasibility of DTN for educational delivery. By addressing the digital divide, this framework aligns with global goals of inclusive education and sustainable development. |
| title | Bridging the Educational Divide: A Delay-Tolerant Networking Approach for Equitable Digital Learning in Rural Areas |
| topic | Signal Processing |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.20334 |