Late Departures from Paper-Based to Supported Networked Learning in South Africa: Lessons Learned

Fragmented connectivity in South Africa is the dominant barrier for digitising initiatives. New insights surfaced when a university-based nursing programme introduced tablets within a supportive network learning environment. A qualitative, explorative design investigated adult nurses' experienc...

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Published in:International journal of distance education technologies 2018-01, Vol.16 (1), p.56-75
Main Authors: Kok, Illasha, Bester, Petra, Esterhuizen, Hennie
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Blended Learning
Colleges & universities
Computer Networks
Computer Software
Digitization
Distance Education
Distance learning
Education
Focus Groups
Foreign Countries
Handheld Devices
Health Services
Information Technology
Management Systems
Methods
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing Education
Online instruction
Qualitative Research
Resilience (Psychology)
Student Attitudes
Tablets
Teaching
Technology adoption
Transformative Learning
Web Based Instruction
Wi-Fi
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Colleges & universities
Computer Networks
Computer Software
Digitization
Distance Education
Distance learning
Education
Focus Groups
Foreign Countries
Handheld Devices
Health Services
Information Technology
Management Systems
Methods
Nurses
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Online instruction
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Resilience (Psychology)
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Teaching
Technology adoption
Transformative Learning
Web Based Instruction
Wi-Fi
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