A concept analysis of <i>theory</i> in South African Open Distance and E-Learning research

Zongozzi, J Nkosinathi

doi:10.1080/02680513.2020.1743172

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“…Elearning is defined as the usage of ICTs in the delivery of instruction, information, and learning content (Bhuasiri, Xaymoungkhoun, Zo, Rho & Ciganek (2012). accommodate learners in varying circumstances (Zongozzi, 2020). Proponents of e-learning argue that it improves the quality of education, students' performance and engagement levels (Shen & Ho, 2020).…”

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Investigating the E-Learning Challenges Faced by Students during Covid-19 in Namibia

Kaisara

Bwalya²

2020

IJHE

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Over the past two decades, e-learning has become an increasingly important field of study that has attracted scholarly and policy makers’ attention. Many developing nations have embraced e-learning as a tool to enhance accessilibility and affordability of higher education. During the COVID-19 lockdown period, many universities across the world were forced to embrace online teachning and learning to circumvent lockdowns, social distancing and other public health interventions put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Consequently, this study sought to establish students’ experiences with the e-learning mode during the COVID-19 lockdown in Namibia. The paper discusses the results of an online survey of 137 undergraduate students about their experiences using e-learning technologies during the COVID-19-induced university closures. An online survey instrument was created on Google forms and a link distributed to students through WhatsApp class groups. Quantitative data were presented through frequency tables and figures, whilst we adopted thematic content analysis to analyse qualitative data. The results of the survey indicate that mobile devices remained the primary computing device used to access academic information. An analysis of the study results led to the emergence of five themes, viz, e-learning system accessibility, e-learning platform layout, resources to access Internet and network, isolation and home environment that captured student challenges with online classes. This paper argues that e-learning is still faced by a myriad of challenges that need to be addressed if it has to be a success. Furthermore, we advance the argument for mobile learning as a viable option for Africa due to the ubuiquity of mobile devices.

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Investigating the E-Learning Challenges Faced by Students during Covid-19 in Namibia

Kaisara

Bwalya²

2020

IJHE

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“…ODeL is a form of distance education which encompasses a convergence of phylososphy of open learning, pedagogies of distance education and learning technologies of e-learning. 3,4 The conventional approach of teaching and learning is through face-to-face mode. However, when training becomes the predominant requirement, ODeL gains an edge, especially for the in-service target group.…”

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ODeL Enabled Conceptual Model for Training Healthcare Functionaries for Managing Pandemics

Kuba

2021

IJoHEMI

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Healthcare scenario is radically changing at a fast pace. This change is not only in the direction of newer investigative technologies and management strategies, but also in trying to combat the newly emerging and re-emerging diseases like Ebola, H1N1, COVID-19 and plague etc. The health care functionaries are not geared to deal with this emergent emergency situation, since their basic training lacked information about these diseases and the management and containment at such a massive scale. This paper reviews the evolving trends in providing teaching, learning, and training through ODeL with special reference to healthcare. It also reviews how ICTs are being used in sensitising and training, healthcare functionaries for management of situations like critical care, emerging disease outbreak etc. The different ODeL models have been described in this paper. The features of web of things and web of thoughts which may be an important component of the future ODeL has been highlighted. A dynamic conceptual model for training healthcare functionaries for managing pandemics has been suggested, which will enable online training in competencies using the latest technologies like personalised learning environments, the internet of things, big data, and learning analytics etc. The content and components of this model can be evolved with time and can be customised as per the requirement. The provision of connecting the trainees across geographical boundaries will enable them to remain abreast with the latest changes and strategies and apply them after improvising in their ground situations.

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Funding the online teaching and learning in developing countries: insights from Zimbabwe

Chimbunde

2022

Education Tech Research Dev

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A concept analysis of theory in South African Open Distance and E-Learning research

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

Investigating the E-Learning Challenges Faced by Students during Covid-19 in Namibia

Investigating the E-Learning Challenges Faced by Students during Covid-19 in Namibia

ODeL Enabled Conceptual Model for Training Healthcare Functionaries for Managing Pandemics

Funding the online teaching and learning in developing countries: insights from Zimbabwe

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