Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. 12th EAI International Conference, AFRICOMM 2020, Ebène City, Mauritius, December 2-4, 2020, Proceedings

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Least Cost Remote Learning for Under-Served Communities

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  • @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
Olasupo Ajayi1, Hloniphani Maluleke1, Antoine Bagula1
  • 1: University of the Western Cape

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.