Online learning experiences of adult applicants to a university in Ghana during the Covid-19 outbreak

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Abstract

The outbreak of Covid-19 led to the migration of 1729 adults, who had applied to the University of Ghana to go through an access course for writing the Mature Entrance Examination for admission into undergraduate programmes. A survey was conducted to explore the experiences of the students. The study revealed that over 90% of the respondents were proficient in the use of ICTs. They used the Sakai learning management platform, zoom, and emails for their teaching and learning engagements. Four in five (84%) respondents preferred 50% online tuition and 50% face-to-face tuition. They, however, had issues with poor internet connectivity, the high cost of data for the internet, and limited contact time. Basic support systems such as the provision of high-speed but affordable internet services and increased online interactions will be of help to such students.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)598-617
Number of pages20
JournalE-Learning and Digital Media
Volume20
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

Keywords

  • Ghana
  • adult learners
  • covid-19
  • distance education
  • online learning

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