Tertiary institutions face substantial ICT infrastructure constraints, with 54.2% of colleges lacking well-equipped computer laboratories and only 46% ICT usage reported¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · quant-synthesis r1 · q2
Currency · newest study 2015 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · overdue for a recheck since 2020: baselines and conditions change

Subclaims¶

q2 i? A study of tertiary educational institutions found that 54.2% of colleges lack well-equipped computer laboratories, limiting effective curriculum delivery. → Gloria Mothibi 2015 q2 i? Shekari found relatively low usage of ICT facilities (46%) in teaching and learning processes in higher education colleges. → Gloria Mothibi 2015 (2)

Evidence¶

Gloria Mothibi 2015¶

Gloria Mothibi. (2015). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between E-Learning and Students' Academic Achievement in Higher Education. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.6, No.9. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1082408

q2 · i? · quant-synthesis · r1

The article reports, citing Mahdinejad and Amoii, a study on tertiary educational institutions showing "54.2% of the colleges lack well equipped compu ter laboratories", implying few colleges could achieve quality assurance in teaching and learning.

"The study conducted by Mahdinejad and Amoii (2011:1 08) on tertiary educational institutions reveals that 54.2% of the colleges lack well equipped compu ter laboratories."

Gloria Mothibi 2015 (2)¶

Gloria Mothibi. (2015). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between E-Learning and Students' Academic Achievement in Higher Education. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.6, No.9. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1082408

q2 · i? · quant-synthesis · r1

The article reports, citing Shekari, relatively low ICT facility usage of "46%" in higher education colleges, with teachers and students constrained by inadequate ICT facilities, implying limited opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

"Shekari (2010:78) further finds relatively low usag e of ICT facilities (46%) in teaching and learning processes in higher education colleges as both teac hers and students are constrained by inadequate ICT facilities"

Discussion¶

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