South African Rural University Students’ Experiences of Open Distance E-Learning Support

Zwane Siyabonga Alpha, Mudau Patience Kelebogile · 2024 · International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research

Summary. Rural students in South Africa face significant resource and infrastructure barriers to online learning. The study found that mobile phones effectively widen access for these underserved communities, requiring less bandwidth than computers and enabling internet connectivity where it otherwise wouldn't exist. Students used phones to access course materials, attend classes, and build community through social media. Universities must design tailored online support programs that account for students' diverse circumstances rather than assuming uniform access patterns.

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Alpha, Z. S., & Kelebogile, M. P.. (2024). South African Rural University Students’ Experiences of Open Distance E-Learning Support. International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.2.3

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DOI: 10.26803/ijlter.23.2.3
Countries: South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: broadband-and-digital, education
Added: 2026-04-28