In my context the high cost of devices is a significant factor. During covid the ministry of education did purchase devices for some students but not all.
The reliable affordable access to internet is another challenge. Free access points are being added across the country so these need to be multiplied.
This is a common problem in most of African institutions but the governments are addressing it.
motivation to learn,
-Self motivation
-Learners to get presents depending on who is fairing on well
home environments that may not be conducive to study,
-Learners to be encouraged to create conducive environments
just being able to cope with the learning materials without anybody mediating them.
-learners to be encouraged to come up with personal planners
The major challenge in our case is poor connectivity and interruptions from class non participants.
Challenges faced by learners:
- Electricity : consider power banks and solar technologies
- High cost of data: subsidize the cost of data
- High cost of gadgets: Private sector to mitigate
CHALLENGES DISTANCE LEARNERS FACE
- Enhanced Technological Infrastructure:
Governments, educational institutions, and technology entities are endeavoring to fortify technological infrastructure, expand internet connectivity, and equip students with necessary devices.
Solution: Fortify technological infrastructure, expand internet connectivity, and equip students with necessary devices.
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Digital Inclusion Initiatives:
Solution: Programs and policies are being implemented to bridge the digital divide, ensuring access to equipment and connectivity for disadvantaged communities. -
Technological Innovation Challenges:
Greater emphasis is anticipated on developing innovative educational technologies adaptable even in resource-limited environments. This may encompass educational mobile applications functioning offline, platforms with minimal bandwidth requirements, among others.
Solution: Upgrade of Technological -
Cross-Sector Collaboration: Collaboration between the public, private, and civil society sectors is deemed crucial to confront these challenges and ensure equitable access to distance education.
Solution: Encourage blended learning
Well articulated. Thank you for sharing.
Lack of internet service and electricity.The solution is for government to electrify all rural areas and provide free internet service to students