Bridging the digital divide: exploring undergraduate students’ experiences with learning management systems in a rural South African University

Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani · 2025 · Frontiers in Education

Summary. Undergraduate students at a rural South African university face significant barriers to using learning management systems, including poor digital infrastructure, limited digital literacy, and inconsistent faculty engagement. While students recognize potential benefits like learning flexibility, their actual experience depends heavily on institutional support for technology and culturally responsive teaching. The study recommends infrastructure improvements, digital training, and pedagogical integration to bridge the digital divide in under-resourced settings.

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  author  = {Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani},
  journal = {Frontiers in Education},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.3389/feduc.2025.1674885},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2025.1674885}
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DOI

10.3389/feduc.2025.1674885

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, policy

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2026-04-28