An e‑Learning project has been rolled out in Gauteng schools
in an attempt to improve the quality of educationand move towards
paperless classrooms. The purpose of this study was to investigate
the challenges faced by Tshwane SouthSecondary Schools associated
with the implementation of the e‑Learning project with a view to
suggest possible solutions.The study followed a qualitative research
approach with a case study research design. The study population
consisted ofteachers, school management team (SMT), and learners.
Purposive sampling was used to select three teachers, six
learnersand three school management team members of the schools’
e‑Learning committees. Data was collected through
individualsemi‑structure interviews and focus group interview. The
Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluationmodel
(ADDIE model) was used to provide a theoretical perspective on how
instructional designers, training developers, andeducators should
design and develop a program such as e‑Learning. The data was
analysed using a thematic approach. Thestudy found that teachers
were not adequately trained prior to the implementation of
e‑Learning, which impacted negativelyon the project. Teachers had
difficulty in operating the smartboards and accessing the learning
resources that has beenloaded in the smartboards which affected the
implementation of the project. The study concluded that poor
planning on thesite of Department of Basic Education has resulted
into challenges that hampered the implementation of e‑Learning.
Thestudy recommends extensive training of both learners and teachers
in the use of e‑Learning.
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