Online Learning Experiences of Adult Applicants to a University in Ghana during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Autor/in	Kwapong, Olivia Adwoa Tiwaah Frimpong
Titel	Online Learning Experiences of Adult Applicants to a University in Ghana during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Quelle	In: E-Learning and Digital Media, 20 (2023) 6, S.598-617 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Kwapong, Olivia Adwoa Tiwaah Frimpong)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
DOI	10.1177/20427530221125858
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; COVID-19; Pandemics; Adult Students; College Applicants; Undergraduate Study; Student Experience; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Electronic Learning; Online Courses; In Person Learning; Barriers; Internet; Costs; Ghana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; College applications; Studienbewerber; Grundstudium; Studienerfahrung; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Online course; Online-Kurs; Cost; Kosten
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. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01