Location
Harare, Zimbabwe and Virtual
Start Date
15-9-2023 12:30 PM
End Date
15-9-2023 1:00 PM
Description
The post COVID—19 era signals an epoch that arose after the crisis of the pandemic. This therefore requires higher education institutions (HEIs) to embrace digitalization in administration, teaching and learning as a contingency measure in case of future disruptions. This systematic literature review paper explores the challenges and opportunities presented to HEIs by the pandemic with a view to mapping the way forward through digitalization. The study applied a literature search strategy on seven electronic databases which yielded a total of 5 462 articles. Following an inclusion and exclusion process, 36 articles were found eligible for this study. The findings indicate that though HEIs have taken strides towards digitalization, successful implementation remains underachieved particularly in developing economies. The study recommends the development of digitalization models for HEIs that are country specific. This will ensure an inclusive approach in higher education post the pandemic in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Mapping the Way Forward for Post Pandemic Digitalization of Higher Education Administration,Teaching and Learning: A Systematic Literature Review
Harare, Zimbabwe and Virtual
The post COVID—19 era signals an epoch that arose after the crisis of the pandemic. This therefore requires higher education institutions (HEIs) to embrace digitalization in administration, teaching and learning as a contingency measure in case of future disruptions. This systematic literature review paper explores the challenges and opportunities presented to HEIs by the pandemic with a view to mapping the way forward through digitalization. The study applied a literature search strategy on seven electronic databases which yielded a total of 5 462 articles. Following an inclusion and exclusion process, 36 articles were found eligible for this study. The findings indicate that though HEIs have taken strides towards digitalization, successful implementation remains underachieved particularly in developing economies. The study recommends the development of digitalization models for HEIs that are country specific. This will ensure an inclusive approach in higher education post the pandemic in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
