Research Article
Least Cost Remote Learning for Under-Served Communities
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-030-70572-5_14, author={Olasupo Ajayi and Hloniphani Maluleke and Antoine Bagula}, title={Least Cost Remote Learning for Under-Served Communities}, proceedings={Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. 12th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2020, Eb\'{e}ne City, Mauritius, December 2-4, 2020, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={AFRICOMM}, year={2021}, month={7}, keywords={e-Learning Remote teaching Distant learning Rural development Network connectivity}, doi={10.1007/978-3-030-70572-5_14} }- Olasupo Ajayi
Hloniphani Maluleke
Antoine Bagula
Year: 2021
Least Cost Remote Learning for Under-Served Communities
AFRICOMM
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-70572-5_14
Abstract
Remote teaching and learning (RTL) is a system of education, wherein teachers and learners are not in the same location but separated by time and space. Global pandemics such as the COVID-19, necessitate social distance, thereby rendering traditional “contact” based classroom learning unfeasible. e-Learning which is a viable alternative often depends on reliable Internet. Unfortunately, Internet penetration in many areas of the world is still abysmally low. RTL in these under-served regions of the world is thus a major challenge. In this paper, we review the state of RTL and consider feasible options for under-served communities. Requirement for RTL, including data and associated cost of attending classes online are also considered. Finally, recommendations for achieving least cost RTL for under-served communities are given.
