Energy justice in education sector: The impact of student demographics on elementary and secondary school energy consumption

Huang, Zefeng; Gou, Zhonghua; Cai, Senhong

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16191

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“…Energy is the ability of a physical system to do work. The education sector also uses energy in most of its activities [25]. Visibility in classrooms, libraries, and laboratories requires the presence of light.…”

Section: Challenges Students and Lecturers Face With Load Shedding Th...mentioning

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Power supply rationing in an era of e-learning: evidence from the rural university

Mbaleki,

Elegbeleye,

Esan

et al. 2023

Eureka: SH

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In a world, driven by technology, South Africa's battle with power supply rationing, commonly known as load shedding, is sending shockwaves through the education landscape. This study investigates the intricate relationship between load shedding and e-learning, focusing on a rural university in South Africa. It explores how the disruption of the power supply affects the quest for digital education and sheds light on the hidden challenges, faced by both students and lecturers. The energy crisis loomed large, posing a unique threat to the country's academic advancement. This study was carried out at Walter Sisulu University, meticulously dissects the impacts of load shedding on e-learning, providing valuable insights into how these unforeseen challenges are altering the educational landscape. The research blends quantitative data analysis with a qualitative perspective, capturing the real-life experiences of educators and learners navigating a world where power supply can change the course of a digital classroom. The research elucidated the dominance of e-learning during lockdown regulations to curb the spread of coronavirus and a hybrid learning pedagogy that combines both e-learning and physical classes in the post-covid era. The research revealed that e-learning is significantly affected by Loadshedding.

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Section: Challenges Students and Lecturers Face With Load Shedding Th...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Power supply rationing in an era of e-learning: evidence from the rural university

Mbaleki,

Elegbeleye,

Esan

et al. 2023

Eureka: SH

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Evidence of the relationship between education expenditure by state and private sectors on solving resource curse in OPEC member countries

Li,

Wei

2024

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Energy justice in education sector: The impact of student demographics on elementary and secondary school energy consumption

Cited by 2 publications

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Power supply rationing in an era of e-learning: evidence from the rural university

Power supply rationing in an era of e-learning: evidence from the rural university

Evidence of the relationship between education expenditure by state and private sectors on solving resource curse in OPEC member countries

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