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Students' perceptions on the adoption of online communication channels within a South African higher learning institution

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dc.contributor.advisor Mbatha, Blessing en
dc.contributor.author Marakalala, Mary Mmule
dc.date.accessioned 2024-05-27T07:45:14Z
dc.date.available 2024-05-27T07:45:14Z
dc.date.issued 2023-06
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10500/31225
dc.description.abstract This study sought to establish students’ perceptions regarding the adoption of online communication channels for virtual learning at the University of Johannesburg. The study also explored the efficacy of online communication channels used for teaching and learning, as virtual learning was thrust upon the education sector owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Online learning still encounters challenges within the South African context. The study used a quantitative method. The target population was 80 students at the University of Johannesburg in the School of Communication. The participants were selected through simple random sampling. Data was gathered using a web-based questionnaire and analysed with descriptive statistics using SPSS and MS Excel. The results show that online communication channels were improving teaching and learning. In addition, the study found that loadshedding was not affecting virtual learning. The study concludes that virtual learning is an effective method for delivering teaching and learning. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xi, 102 leaves) : color graphs en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Adoption of online communication channels en
dc.subject Covid-19 pandemic en
dc.subject Online communication effectiveness en
dc.subject South African students’ perceptions en
dc.subject Online communication channels en
dc.subject Online learning en
dc.subject Higher education en
dc.subject Tertiary institutions en
dc.subject University of Johannesburg students’ experiences en
dc.subject Third-year university students en
dc.subject Students views en
dc.subject Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digitalisation en
dc.subject SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth en
dc.subject SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure en
dc.subject.other UCTD en
dc.title Students' perceptions on the adoption of online communication channels within a South African higher learning institution en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Communication Science en
dc.description.degree M.A. (Communication Science) en


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