Appendix I - Interview Questions for Grant Recipients
1. Thinking back to before the pandemic, how would you describe your level of access to
technology (internet connection, software and equipment) to help your learning?
• What were the points of access to this technology?
• How did this positively or negatively impact your learning?
2. Please tell us a bit more about how the pandemic has impacted your learning and
social connection.
• What aspects of your life as a student were most impacted?
• Other than the Digital Inclusion Grant, what other resources were available to you to help
address these challenges?
3. As a recipient of the Digital Inclusion Grant, how did this program impact your
learning and social connection?
• Are you more or less likely to complete post-secondary education? Why?
4. What are the biggest strengths of the Digital Inclusion Grant?
• What did you think of the pre-loaded video materials that you received with the laptop?
5. What are the gaps in technology access that still persist and continue to impact your
learning, social connection and community involvement?
• What types of resources/programming do you feel would be helpful to address those
gaps?
6. How do you think the Digital Inclusion Grant can be improved in the future?
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