Educational technology and social media in a developing world context

Type Journal Article - International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments
Title Educational technology and social media in a developing world context
Author(s)
Volume 1
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 32-42
URL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Narend_Baijnath/publication/259923290_Educational_technology_an​d_social_media_in_a_developing_world_context/links/54c8022d0cf22d626a3856d5.pdf
Abstract
Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the use of educational technology in the
South African context. The significance of information and communication
technology (ICT) in higher education and its arising challenges are explored
with special focus on social media as a component of enhanced teaching and
learning. The article concludes with an exploration of the challenges and
opportunities for the largest South African university: the University of South
Africa (UNISA).

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