Information and Communication Technology in Classroom Situations in Rural and Urban Areas in Zimbabwe: A Comparative Study on the Use of Digital and Projected Media in Teaching and Learning at Six Secondary Schools in Masvingo

Abstract

Information and communication technology have taken centre stage of almost every interaction, communication and learning processes among people of this world. This study is a comparative analysis of the usefulness of modern information and communication technology (ICT) in the transmission Review of Information Engineering and Applications Contribution/ OriginalityThe overall aim of this study is to contribute a theoretical framework that will help towards the generation, development and use of ICTs and projected media in both urban and rural secondary schools in Zimbabwe and the world. Our aim is to widen the knowledge base and understanding of the generation, development and utilisation of ICTs and projected media in Zimbabwe and the global community.

Video Usage among Secondary School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…This demonstrates that, regardless of their location, secondary school students can watch and enjoy videos. However, the findings contrast with research conducted by [15] in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, which found that students in city areas reported significantly higher levels of video usage than students in rural areas where computers were nothing more than decorations. There are several possible reasons for this discrepancy in the findings.…”