The Influence of Digital Globalisation on an East African University

Autor/inn/en	Tan, Rachel S.; Harland, Tony; Daniel, Ben K.
Titel	The Influence of Digital Globalisation on an East African University
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 16 (2020) 2, S.176-187 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1814-0556
Schlagwörter	Influence of Technology; Global Approach; Public Colleges; Research Universities; College Administration; Reputation; Online Courses; Open Educational Resources; Second Language Instruction; African Languages; Disadvantaged; Access to Education; Developing Nations; Foreign Countries; Tanzania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Globales Denken; Forschungseinrichtung; College administrators; Hochschulverwaltung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Africa; Language; Languages; Afrika; Sprachen; Afrikanische Sprache; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Ausland; Tansania
Abstract	This case study provides an in-depth analysis of the role of digital technologies in the process of globalisation in higher education in a developing nation in the Global South. We explore some of the triggers and enablers of digital technologies in an East African university that aspires to be a globally recognised research-intensive institution. The semi-structured interviews with senior administrators and academic staff revealed that the university recognised a digital dividend by establishing networks with private companies and other universities. Participants also talked about the opportunities afforded by MOOCs [Massive Open Online Courses] in supporting teacher access to learning materials developed by others, how their own MOOCs could enhance global recognition and how the concept could be utilised as a platform for the conservation of linguistic heritage. However, many concerns were raised to highlight the digital divide and the difficulties faced by a university in a developing nation. The university was globally disadvantaged as it had little choice in embracing digital technology while experiencing limited options for what this could achieve. Despite limitations, the findings showed that the university actively sought opportunities afforded by digital technologies to help claim its position as an emerging university in East Africa and develop a global presence. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Dave Hill, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados. Tel: 868-663-9021; Fax: 868-645-9741; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01