Open AccessCovid-19: A Precursor for ODeL in Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda
Author(s) -
M. Sebyala Nabukeera,
Musa Matovu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
interdisciplinary journal of education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2616-9096
pISSN - 2616-9088
DOI - 10.53449/ije.v4i2.60
Subject(s) - lagging , covid-19 , christian ministry , pandemic , government (linguistics) , distance education , higher education , public relations , political science , mathematics education , psychology , pedagogy , economic growth , medicine , economics , linguistics , philosophy , disease , pathology , virology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law
As the Covid-19 pandemic persisted, the government of Uganda together with Ministry of Education and Sports authorized education institutions especially universities to implement ODeL (Open Distance e-Learning) teaching and learning to enable education continuity and avoid students from lagging behind. The study used secondary sources to suggest preparation measures, identify ODeL challenges and suggested recommendations. The results indicated: a consistent, wholistic university approach; maintenance of learning outcomes; enduring student-centric, regular and clear communication; creation of many training platforms available in all sizes and shapes; avoidance of mistakes; and the situation though not being perfect, but was going on well.