Using IT for Distance Learning : Benefts and Challenges for African Learners

Karsenti, Thierry et Collin, Simon (2012). « Using IT for Distance Learning : Benefts and Challenges for African Learners ». Teachers and Teaching, 20(2), pp. 9-18.

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Open and distance learning (ODL) ofers enormous potential for Africa, where higher education systems face numerous constraints (Gioan, 2007). Yet few studies have addressed ODL in Africa. Against this background, this study aimed to 1) describe the profle of African students enrolled in an ODL program; and 2) gain a deeper understanding of their experience with ODL. We used a mixed-method design, including an online questionnaire (to achieve objective 1) and individual interviews (to achieve objective 2) with two groups of participants: African students enrolled in an ODL program at the time of the study and African students who had completed an ODL program at the time of the study. Results indicate that both groups shared a similar sociological and technological profile and that ODL programs are takenas continuing education courses for purposes of professional development. It appears that the ODL experience resembles that of other students, particularly Western students. Few sociocultural aspects that were specifc to Africa were found.

Type:	Article de revue scientifique
Mots-clés ou Sujets:	ODL, Africa, perceptions, students
Unité d'appartenance:	Faculté des sciences de l'éducation Faculté des sciences de l'éducation > Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les enjeux socioculturels du numérique en éducation
Déposé par:	Simon Collin
Date de dépôt:	08 févr. 2019 09:33
Dernière modification:	26 mars 2021 11:58
Adresse URL :	http://archipel.uqam.ca/id/eprint/12216

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