Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic In Africa: A Wake-Up Call On The Educational Sector

Oluwanisola Onıgbınde; Abayomi Ajagbe; Oluwatosin Oyeniran; Terkuma Chıa

doi:10.7197/cmj.768072

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Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic In Africa: A Wake-Up Call On The Educational Sector

Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic which emanated from Wuhan city, China and its successive spread across the globe has made a tremendous impact on virtually all spheres of human endeavors; ranging from economy, health, livelihood, and education amongst others. The widespread restrictions currently placed on movement and mass gatherings have made educational and academic activities be restructured to a pedagogical order. In recent times, the concept of learning has gradually transitioned from traditional classroom methods to online learning where students acquire knowledge through “hybrid”. Most institutions of learning in Africa may encounter difficulties in migrating to this new form of learning due to the lack of information and communications technology (ICT) facilities of international standards. As of today, many students possess internet-enabled devices, yet cannot access the internet as a result of unaffordable data subscriptions, which has made most learners result in using their devices for non-educational purposes. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the African continent returning to its former modus operandi by African schools is a herculean task. Thus, governments, authorities, and regulatory bodies in individual countries must improve their existing ICT and infrastructures for a better online learning experience. This paper serves as a wake-up call for Africa and its educational sector to establish online learning.

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English

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Health Care Administration

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Oluwanisola Onıgbınde
0000-0001-5473-1034
Nigeria

Abayomi Ajagbe ^*
0000-0002-2110-2626
Nigeria

Oluwatosin Oyeniran
0000-0001-6720-8453
Nigeria

Terkuma Chıa
0000-0002-3257-459X
Nigeria

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December 31, 2022

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July 11, 2020

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December 25, 2022

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Year 2022 Volume: 44 Number: 4

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1.Onıgbınde O, Ajagbe A, Oyeniran O, Chıa T. Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic In Africa: A Wake-Up Call On The Educational Sector. CMJ. 2022;44(4):323-326. doi:10.7197/cmj.768072

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