Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)
Enhancing Access to Education in Rural Uganda Through Innovative Educational Technology Solutions
Owino Okello, Makerere University, Kampala
Kizza Namuliwa, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Busitema University
Nyarike Kasanda, Department of Software Engineering, Makerere University, Kampala
Okotho Kigogo, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18749608
Published: March 18, 2002
Abstract
Rural areas in Uganda face significant challenges in accessing quality education due to geographical isolation and limited infrastructure. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys (n=120), focus group discussions (n=15), and observational studies (n=4). The implementation of adaptive learning platforms resulted in a 30% increase in student participation rates compared to traditional methods. Innovative educational technology solutions have the potential to significantly enhance educational access and quality in remote rural areas of Uganda. Immediate scaling of successful pilot projects is recommended, along with ongoing evaluation and adaptation based on feedback from users.
How to Cite
Owino Okello, Kizza Namuliwa, Nyarike Kasanda, Okotho Kigogo (2002). Enhancing Access to Education in Rural Uganda Through Innovative Educational Technology Solutions. Pan African Journal of Media, Data, and Information Literacy, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18749608
Keywords
Sub-SaharanAfricanMobileLearningSpatialAnalyticsContextualPedagogyDistanceEducationGeospatialInformatics