Technology: Friend or Foe for Women of Myanmar 3.6. Education After the February 2021 military coup, schools have been closed due to security concerns and the widespread participation of teachers in the CDM. Consequently, students who wanted to continue their studies and professionals keen on improving their skills had to find new ways to access educational opportunities. Given the demographic profile of the survey respondents, the results below primarily reflect access to education for professional development purposes. Online Learning Platforms (Self-Guided) 32.57% 18.86% No Participation 8.57% In-Person Training In-Person ‘Live‘ Training Online (Via Zoom, Teams, etc..) 79.43% 0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% Figure 19: Access to education after the coup Only 18.86% of respondents did not participate in any form of education after the coup, while the vast majority (79.43%) opted to participate in training sessions conducted via video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 32.57% of respondents used online learning platforms for self-guided studies, and only 8.57% engaged in in-person learning. 3.6.1. Challenges in accessing online learning After February 2021, there has been an increase in the use of online platforms for education as access to in-person educational opportunities became limited. The emergence of online learning has been hindered by challenges, many of which resulted from the junta’s restrictions on the digital space. 55