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ERIC Number: EJ1240679
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1814-6627
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Augmenting Face-to-Face Learning with Information and Communication Technology at a Resource-Constrained Peri-Urban University Campus in Namibia
Africa Education Review, v16 n6 p201-213 2019
The augmentation of easily accessible and affordable information and communication technology (ICT) for instructional purposes was the key objective which made the study reported on relevant to most financially constrained higher education institutions (HEIs). The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility of augmenting the entrenched face-to-face instructional modes at a resource-constrained peri-urban satellite campus of the University of Namibia with some of the latest but affordable mobile technology applications. The study made use of a survey, face-to-face interviews, and a focus group discussion which dealt with the broad themes such as skills and competences, attitudes, motivation, and access to the internet. The findings revealed very pertinent contextual themes such as psycho-sociocultural dimensions associated with the usage of social media. Moreover, the motivation level among lecturers was found to be significantly low, and this was largely attributed to resource constraints. The research recommends some pragmatic solutions to augment the traditional modes of delivery with simple but creative ICT innovations.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Namibia
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