Articles · Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008): Africa Media Review, Volume 16, n° 2 , 2008

Adoption of ICTs in a Marginalised Area of South Africa

Vol. 16 · 2008 No. 2 Africa Media Review, Volume 16, n° 2 , 2008 AMR

Abstract

This paper examines how a community in Dwesa, a marginalised area in the
Transkei Region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, adopts Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs). This research is part of the Siyakhula
project, which aims at promoting the potential of the area through ICTs. The
project is situated in four different schools: Mpume, Nondobo, Mtokwane and
Ngwane. Fostering ICT awareness and a sense of ownership by the community
are seen as crucial factors, and computer literacy education is an integral part of
the project. The study focuses on how diverse groups of people adopt new
technologies and approach ICT education. Qualitative research methods such
as Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Participant Observation (PO) were
adopted in the study.

Keywords

marginalized Siyakhula project computer literacy new technologies adoption

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