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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Digital doorways and the analysis of software application usage in ‘unassisted learning’ environments in impoverished South African communities

Gush, Kim Lawrence 03 1900 (has links)
The Digital Doorway (DD) project provides computing infrastructure in impoverished communities in South Africa. DD terminals offer opportunities for unassisted- and peerassisted learning of basic computer skills, and varying computing activities ranging from entertainment, to independent research. This study addresses software application usage, and how it relates to user demographics (age and gender) and location, in order to better understand both the user base, and the nature and extent of DD interactions. A mixed-methods approach is employed, involving log-files, interviews, questionnaires, and naturalistic observation; to build up a holistic picture of application usage and user behaviour at selected sites. Important issues with respect to ICT for Education and Development in the DD context, are addressed. Analysis of the data indicates notable trends, and relationships between age, gender, location, and application usage. User behaviour and environmental effects on usage are discussed, and recommendations provided for future DDs and similar initiatives. / Computing / M. Tech. (Information Technology)
Computer literacy
Community informatics
Design-based research
Digital divide
Digital Doorway
ICT in education
ICT for development
Mixed-methods research
Technologically disadvantaged
Unassisted learning
004.071068
Digital Doorway (Project)
Digital divide -- South Africa
Computer networks -- South Africa
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Digital doorways and the analysis of software application usage in ‘unassisted learning’ environments in impoverished South African communities

Gush, Kim Lawrence 03 1900 (has links)
The Digital Doorway (DD) project provides computing infrastructure in impoverished communities in South Africa. DD terminals offer opportunities for unassisted- and peerassisted learning of basic computer skills, and varying computing activities ranging from entertainment, to independent research. This study addresses software application usage, and how it relates to user demographics (age and gender) and location, in order to better understand both the user base, and the nature and extent of DD interactions. A mixed-methods approach is employed, involving log-files, interviews, questionnaires, and naturalistic observation; to build up a holistic picture of application usage and user behaviour at selected sites. Important issues with respect to ICT for Education and Development in the DD context, are addressed. Analysis of the data indicates notable trends, and relationships between age, gender, location, and application usage. User behaviour and environmental effects on usage are discussed, and recommendations provided for future DDs and similar initiatives. / Computing / M. Tech. (Information Technology)
Computer literacy
Community informatics
Design-based research
Digital divide
Digital Doorway
ICT in education
ICT for development
Mixed-methods research
Technologically disadvantaged
Unassisted learning
004.071068
Digital Doorway (Project)
Digital divide -- South Africa
Computer networks -- South Africa

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