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Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to explore ways in which technology can be used to improve learner support at BOCODOL, focusing on reducing turnaround time of assignments. Programme Coordinators and Tutors require such feedback so that they can choose appropriate technology to improve the implementation of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at BOCODOL. The research also reviews the effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) in administration of ODL at BOCODOL. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to 555 respondents comprising 500 ODL learners from and 8 Tutors from Francistown region. Data were analyzed using graphs where by similar responses were grouped. The findings of the study were that the email would enable ODL learners to receive assignment feedback more quickly and be able to incorporate comments made by the tutor in their learning. Questions of access should be taken into consideration when implementing IT. Information Communication Technology (ICT) used should be accessible to all learners not only those who can pay. Participants would like BOCODOL to install WIFI technology in all its regions for ease of access to its learners. Recommendation is that tutors avail assignment feedback to their learners through email and BOCODOL fully implement appropriate technology for e-learning.
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