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| Examining the Capacity of Higher Education Institutions in Ghana for Virtual Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic - Evidence from University of Mines and Technology |
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Author Name Eshun, E. K., Aryeh, F. L Systems Analyst, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana Lecturer, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana Abstract Higher Education Institutions across the world have been severely affected following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was intended to examine the capacity of HEIs in Ghana for virtual learning with evidence from the University of Mines and Technology. The study focused on the infrastructure and connectivity to access the Virtual Learning Environment deployed to sustain teaching and learning in the wake of COVID-19. Using questionnaires to elicit responses from students, the findings suggest that the most pressing challenges were associated with institutional preparedness, network infrastructure and connectivity, cost of data, etc.
Key Words: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), COVID-19 Pandemic, Teaching and Learning and Virtual Application Environment (VLE). Published On : 2021-07-28 Article Download : 
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