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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/4746 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Gush, Kim Lawrence |
| Contributors | De Villiers, Mary Ruth |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiii, 235 leaves) : col. ill., col. maps |
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