Benefits and Challenges of Online Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic at Rundu Campus of the University of Namibia

Autor/inn/en	Mbongo, Emilia N.; Hako, Anna N.; Munangatire, Takaedza
Titel	Benefits and Challenges of Online Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic at Rundu Campus of the University of Namibia
Quelle	In: European Journal of Educational Sciences, 8 (2021) 4, S.53-64 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1857-6036
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Online Courses; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Program Effectiveness; Barriers; College Faculty; Teacher Attitudes; Higher Education; COVID-19; Pandemics; Technological Literacy; Teaching Methods; Namibia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Online course; Online-Kurs; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Fakultät; Lehrerverhalten; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Technisches Wissen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	This paper presents the benefits and challenges of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by educators at the Rundu Campus of the University of Namibia. Researchers used a structured interview guide to collect data from 14 conveniently selected lecturers from a population of 65. Findings of the study indicate that the benefits of using online teaching and learning include flexibility, ability to teach large classes; increased interaction and engagement between lecturers and students; and increased learning opportunities for lecturers. The study further found that some of the significant challenges lecturers experienced with online teaching and learning include lack of information and technology skills, internet connectivity and availability; poor student attendance; and loneliness. The study provided crucial information on lecturers' progress within the framework of online teaching and learning mode. The paper recommends that lecturers receive formal training on online teaching and learning tools to minimise the limitations. The study also suggests increased psychosocial support for lecturers to curb feelings of isolation and loneness during this time. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01