Digitalisation of Higher Education in Zimbabwe: A Challenging Necessity and Emerging Solutions
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| Title: | Digitalisation of Higher Education in Zimbabwe: A Challenging Necessity and Emerging Solutions |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Charles Muchemwa Nherera, Fungai Nora Mukora |
| Source: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 2024 16(2):25-34. |
| Availability: | Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education. 3107 B Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23693. e-mail: oic213@lehigh.edu; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jcihe/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Policy, Technology Integration, Theories |
| Geographic Terms: | Zimbabwe |
| ISSN: | 2151-0393 2151-0407 |
| Abstract: | This article examines the current thrust to digitalize higher education in Zimbabwe as the country strives to attain its vision to become an upper middle-income economy by 2030. In this regard, Innovation and Industrialisation have been added as missions of special emphasis at all education levels. This entailed that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) adopt the Education 5.0 model and accelerate digitalisation of their operations and curricula. Further impetus of the digitalisation drive emerged from the responses to the COVID-19, such as lockdowns and travel restrictions. This article examines the policy framework that was put in place to digitalise curricula and operation systems in HEIs. A desk review of literature was conducted to examine efforts underway to embrace digitalisation as a new feature and future of higher education. The study established that the majority of institutions have tended to adopt externally developed digitilisation models without adequately adapting them to local circumstances. The study recommends the need for distinct digitalisation policies at both Ministry and HEIs levels, to guide and prepare for the 'disruptive' effects of digitalisation. |
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| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1427312 |
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