PLOS Global Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(6), С. e0001682 - e0001682
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2023
The
enforcement
of
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
restrictions
disrupted
traditional
face-to-face
qualitative
data
collection
in
public
health.
forced
researchers
to
transition
remote
methods
such
as
digital
storytelling.
Currently,
there
is
a
limited
understanding
ethical
and
methodological
challenges
We,
therefore,
reflect
on
solutions
for
implementing
storytelling
project
self-care
at
South
African
university
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Guided
by
Salmon's
Qualitative
e-Research
Framework,
reflective
journals
were
used
between
March
June
2022.
We
documented
online
recruitment,
obtaining
informed
consent
virtually,
collecting
using
well
efforts
overcoming
challenges.
Our
reflections
identified
major
challenges,
namely
recruitment
compromised
asynchronous
communication;
participants'
research
knowledge;
privacy
confidentiality
concerns;
poor
internet
connectivity;
quality
stories;
devices
with
shortage
storage
space;
technological
skills;
time
commitment
required
create
stories.
Strategies
adopted
address
these
included
an
ongoing
process;
flexible
timelines
creation
one-on-one
guidance
creating
multiple
platforms
share
critical
reflection
offers
practical
conduct
health
makes
significant
contribution
considerations
use
future
pandemics.
These
should
be
recognized
features
context
setting
including
imposed
than
disadvantages
Education Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(8), С. 819 - 819
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
While
the
impact
of
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
both
developing
and
developed
countries,
students
from
disadvantaged
groups
have
suffered
significantly.
During
pandemic,
these
not
only
struggled
to
access
online
education
but
also
faced
various
forms
exclusion.
In
post-COVID-19
era,
this
systematic
literature
review
employs
concept
social
justice
framework
investigate
implications
on
higher
worldwide,
focusing
opportunities
challenges
digital
transformation
in
ensuring
inclusive
equitable
quality
education.
The
findings
suggest
that
while
provided
substantive
benefits,
its
adoption
ushered
for
learning.
emphasizes
institutions
(HEIs),
alongside
their
governments,
bear
responsibility
mitigating
inherent
context
learning,
thereby
advocating
implementation
comprehensive
strategies
adhere
best
practices
embrace
inclusivity.
By
operationalizing
strategies,
HEIs
will
be
success
all
students,
preventing
analogous
may
arise
instances
future
crises
limiting
physical
mobility.
Abstract
This
study
examined
the
perspectives
of
Ghanaian
higher
education
students
on
use
ChatGPT.
The
Students’
ChatGPT
Experiences
Scale
(SCES)
was
developed
and
validated
to
evaluate
students’
as
a
learning
tool.
A
total
277
from
universities
colleges
participated
in
study.
Through
exploratory
factor
analysis,
three-factor
structure
students'
(ChatGPT
academic
benefits,
concerns,
accessibility
attitude
towards
ChatGPT)
identified.
confirmatory
analysis
carried
out
confirm
identified
factors.
majority
are
aware
recognize
potential
Gen
AI
tools
like
supporting
their
learning.
However,
significant
number
reported
using
mainly
for
non-academic
purposes,
citing
concerns
such
policy
violations,
excessive
reliance
technology,
lack
originality
assignments,
security
risks.
Students
assignments
rather
than
class
or
group
projects.
noted
that
they
have
not
received
any
training
how
safely
effectively.
implications
practice
discussed
terms
well-informed
guidelines
strategies
can
support
teaching
improve
student
British Journal of Educational Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
54(6), С. 1441 - 1462
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Abstract
The
COVID‐19
pandemic
led
to
the
closure
of
higher
educational
institutions
(HEIs)
and
affected
teaching
learning
processes
in
all
levels.
increased
digital
gap
existing
minimal
Internet
connectivity
access
technology.
As
a
result
impact
on
education,
HEIs
Ghana
moved
from
traditional
face‐to‐face
classes
remote
education
or
hybrid
learning.
Therefore,
it
is
important
understand
how
technologies
divide
influenced
sub‐Saharan
Africa.
Thus,
purpose
this
research
was
investigate
strategies
universities
used
overcome
during
pandemic.
study
also
aimed
explore
challenges
experiences
dealing
with
Data
were
collected
following
qualitative
design.
Thirty‐five
in‐depth
semi‐structured
interviews
(25
faculty
10
administrators)
two
private
three
public
obtained
analysed
via
thematic
analysis
approach.
Findings
thematized
by
pandemic,
provision
affordable
for
students,
staff,
use
resources
courses,
creation
information
communication
technology
platforms
administrators,
professional
development
workshops/trainings
skills
knowledge.
These
results
discussed
three‐level
model
framework
(school,
classroom
student)
history
infrastructure
By
analysing
HEIs'
experiences,
contributes
balanced
understanding
issue
Practitioner
notes
What
already
known
about
topic
has
worldwide,
including
those
Africa,
changed
process
education.
There
dearth
studies
regarding
progress
Lack
Africa
(Ghana)
paper
adds
This
study,
unlike
earlier
ones
similar
focus,
investigated
show
following:
evidence
students
lack
bandwidth,
adoption
using
ICT
instructors
trainings
Implications
practice
and/or
policy
identifies
instructional
address
reduce
findings
theoretically
under
proving
utility
comprehensive
Then,
they
interpreted
concerning
discursive
unbalance
studies.
makes
detailed
recommendations
can
effects
experience
future
disruptions
increase
tools
remote/hybrid
distance
environment
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
1(1), С. 40 - 58
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Rapid
technology
development
in
Istanbul
raises
the
concerns
for
studying
positive
or
negative
impact
of
on
social
and
political
sectors
where
is
affecting
world.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
conduct
a
socio-political
assessment
Istanbul.
The
used
systematic
literature
review
approach
with
standards
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Review
Meta-Analysis)
guidelines.
Articles
published
2011-2022
were
retrieved
from
Scopus-indexed
journals,
screened
their
authenticity,
eligibility,
full-text
availability
selection.
A
total
150
articles
initially
identified,
which,
after
screening,
eligibility
testing
resulted
N
=
10
articles.
results
found
two
important
outcomes.
first
one
that
has
enhanced
societal
knowledge
communication
information
tools
such
as
Internet
media.
Technology
also
planning
collaboration,
municipal
sector,
rainwater
harvesting
systems.
This
proficient
water
conservation
provides
opportunity
project
collaboration
investments
government
partnerships.
In
addition,
Istanbul’s
Fintech
solutions
facilitated
businesses
governments
foster
financial
governance.
system
advanced
payments,
transactions
digital
online
banking,
peer-to-peer
lending,
regulatory
finances.
Turkey,
these
have
fostered
governance
by
advancing
payment
access
However,
secondly,
impacts
trends
exclusion
society,
which
became
policy
issue.
For
sectors,
included
studies
mainly
prescribe
media-related
battles
reflecting
use
technology.
reflects
cybersecurity
threats
data
management.
Overall,
requires
strategic
implementation.
Other
areas
development,
software
startup
ecosystems,
are
recommended
future
research.
Keywords:
impact,
African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3), С. 399 - 409
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024
Digital
technologies
such
as
augmented
reality
(AR)
and
virtual
(VR)
offer
businesses
an
opportunity
to
create
a
competitive
advantage
by
providing
unique
customer
experience
across
the
customer's
pre-purchase,
purchase,
post-purchase
journey.
Several
have
engaged
with
these
technologies,
yet,
South
African
are
slow
adopters.
A
qualitative
study
was
conducted
AR
VR
developers
determine
how
can
use
enhance
their
experience.
Additionally,
aimed
identify
factors
contributing
hindering
adoption
of
technologies.
The
findings
indicate
that
mainly
used
for
(1)
marketing
(2)
training
purposes,
enabling
product
customization,
enhanced
brand
experience,
improved
communication.
adopting
were
identified,
campaigns,
reduced
risks,
reinforcing
best
practices,
identifying
managing
potential
hazards,
offering
simulations
real-life
events.
hinder
include
high
cost,
data
usage,
adoption,
lack
high-quality
user
designers.
this
several
practical
contributions
assist
in
decision
implement
engage
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(1)
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
A
growing
body
of
research
demonstrates
the
disproportionate
effects
COVID-19
pandemic
on
people
with
disabilities.
Existing
inequities,
especially
in
healthcare,
were
deepened
during
this
period,
highlighting
need
for
policymakers
to
consider
specific
needs
disabilities
crises.
We
conducted
a
framework
analysis
health-related
policy
South
Africa
2020,
investigating
extent
which
country’s
response
was
disability-inclusive.
Our
findings
demonstrated
limited
conceptions
disability
reflected
decision-making,
and
general
failure
lockdown
other
measures.
One
government
department
made
positive
statements
about
disability-inclusive
services
support,
but
these
unactionable
context
existing
infrastructure
resources.
In
spite
Africa’s
ratification
United
Nations
Convention
Rights
Persons
Disability,
study
inadequate
buy-in
capacity
across
implement
inclusion.
Abstract
This
qualitative
research
study
was
aimed
at
exploring
Covid-19
pandemic
and
its
impact
via
online
engagement
on
disadvantaged
undergraduate
students
resulting
in
digital
divide.
The
supported
by
the
connectivism
theory.
methodology
approach
an
eight
year
(2014-2022)
duration
systematic
literature
review
using
Educational
Resources
Information
Center
(ERIC),
Google
Scholar,
Scopus,
Web
of
Science
(WoS)
databases
as
advanced
search
strategies.
Findings
from
SLR
provided
56
included
relevant
publications
confirmed
Reference
Section.
Here,
findings
justified
factors
responsible
for
divide
impacts.
Connectivism
suggested
to
control
recommends
experienced
among
South
African
universities
numerous
supports
free
trainings
computer
skills,
while
government
provides
low
data
cost
Wi-Fi
services.
