Challenges of educational digital infrastructure in Africa

A tale of hope and disillusionment

Bibliographic Data

ID19559167
AuthorsMukuni Joseph, Joseph Mukuni (0000-0003-1640-8150, Association for Career and Technical Education, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume11
Issue5
Pages59-63
Publication date2019-07-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of African Studies and Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2141-2189 • E-ISSN: 2141-2189
PublisherAcademic Journals (PUBLISHER • NG)
DOI10.5897/jasd2019.0539
OpenAlexW2265719772
LanguageEN
Citations received1

Technology-based distance learning is becoming popular throughout the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa, advancements in communication technology more than two decades ago raised much hope since technology-based distance education was seen as a promising cost effective and cost-efficient answer to expansion of access to education. These high hopes in technology-based distance education have, however, turned into disillusionment because of the challenges relating to digital infrastructure affecting most of Sub-Saharan Africa. This article is a reflection on the challenges of digital infrastructure with respect to distance learning in Africa. The article makes some recommendations for practice and research. Key words: Technology-based learning, communication technology, digital divide

Computer security · Digital divide · Distance education · Economic growth · Economics · Educational technology · Engineering ethics · Information and Communications Technology · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Computer Science · Engineering · ICT in Developing Communities · Mobile Learning in Education · Online and Blended Learning

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