Connecting Technology and Pedagogy (CTAP) for Student Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

Drinkwater, Mary

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-74088-7_8

“…Moreover, given its flexible provisions, it is an avenue for part-time students to balance family and work commitments (Mensah & Owusu-Mensah, 2002) and thus can reach a larger cohort of the student population (Mittelmeier et al, 2021). Online learning can take place in real-time using ICT platforms such as Skype, Zoom or Microsoft Teams (synchronous learning), or it can occur with a time-delay by using for example forums, pre-recorded videos or podcasts (asynchronous learning) (Drinkwater, 2021). Online learning, is thus referred to by some as an equalizer, given its flexible provisions (Mensah & Owusu-Mensah, 2002;Task Force, 2000).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A plethora of studies have resulted since the pandemic, often with a focus on educators (Beatson et al, 2021;Burt et al, 2021;Drinkwater, 2021;Sangster et al, 2020) and students (Adnan & Anwar, 2020;Agormedah et al, 2020;Burt et al, 2021;Drinkwater, 2021;Kaisara & Bwalya, 2020;Mpungose, 2020;Prabawangi et al, 2021;Reid et al, 2021;Sturm & Pinsent-Johnson, 2021) at HEIs. This study adds a different dimension by underscoring the agency theory.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Information Technology Factors Impacting Educators before and During COVID-19: A Study of Developing Countries

Keevy

2023

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Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to explore the negative impact of information technology (IT) factors prior to and during COVID-19 from the perspectives of developing country educators, to obtain context to the higher education environment to aid future teaching practices. Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a mixed method approach comprising a questionnaire and interviews with educators situated in two African developing countries from the South African Development Community (SADC). Findings: This paper found that the IT factors that most adversely impacted educators’ delivery of the academic programme, was the student element (students’ internet access, students’ access to IT equipment, students’ proficiency with technology and data costs for students). The IT factors negative impact was mostly also intensified amid the pandemic. Implications/Originality/Value: Far from being just a disruption, the pandemic is an indication of the urgent need to build sustainable higher education institutions to ensure that educators deliver quality academic programmes to all. The research obtained an understanding of IT factors (past and present) that may hinder educators’ orientations towards the future. Bringing to the fore the IT hindrances, educators can act by means of their environment, to enable teaching to continue under all conditions.

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Information Technology Factors Impacting Educators before and during COVID-19: A Study of Developing Countries

Keevy

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2023

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Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to explore the negative impact of information technology (IT) factors prior to and during COVID-19 from the perspectives of developing country educators, to obtain context to the higher education environment to aid future teaching practices. Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a mixed method approach comprising a questionnaire and interviews with educators situated in two African developing countries from the South African Development Community (SADC). Findings: This paper found that the IT factors that most adversely impacted educators’ delivery of the academic programme, was the student element (students’ internet access, students’ access to IT equipment, students’ proficiency with technology and data costs for students). The IT factors negative impact was mostly also intensified amid the pandemic. Implications/Originality/Value: Far from being just a disruption, the pandemic is an indication of the urgent need to build sustainable higher education institutions to ensure that educators deliver quality academic programmes to all. The research obtained an understanding of IT factors (past and present) that may hinder educators’ orientations towards the future. Bringing to the fore the IT hindrances, educators can act by means of their environment, to enable teaching to continue under all conditions.

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Developing country educators’ experiences of higher education teaching during COVID-19

Keevy¹,

Verhoef²,

Tharapos³

2023

Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences

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Connecting Technology and Pedagogy (CTAP) for Student Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

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Information Technology Factors Impacting Educators before and During COVID-19: A Study of Developing Countries

Information Technology Factors Impacting Educators before and During COVID-19: A Study of Developing Countries

Information Technology Factors Impacting Educators before and during COVID-19: A Study of Developing Countries

Developing country educators’ experiences of higher education teaching during COVID-19

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