The Digital Divide Hindering E-learning in Zambia

Abstract

This paper focuses mainly on the digital divide and how it is hindering eLearning in Zambia. The paper brings out several challenges that the Education sector is facing in implementing eLearning programs. The findings indicate that lack of adequate investment in ICT infrastructure has led to the high cost of internet services and this has impacted on the expansion of eLearning programs. The quality of internet in Zambia is also a huge challenge in delivering eLearning especially that attitudes and cultural issues are still barriers that need to be broken down in order for eLearning to completely succeed. The findings also revealed that Africa has received very little investment in ICT and that this impacts negatively on integration of eLearning in learning institutions. The literature review is drawn from different authors and draws a conclusion that there is need to improve investment in the ICT sector in Zambia in order to enhance the growth of eLearning.