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Remote teaching and learning (RTL) is a system of education, wherein teachers and learners are not in the same location but separated by time and space. Global pandemics such as the COVID-19, necessitate social distance, thereby rendering traditional “contact” based classroom learning unfeasible. e-Learning which is a viable alternative often depends on reliable Internet. Unfortunately, Internet penetration in many areas of the world is still abysmally low. RTL in these under-served regions of the world is thus a major challenge. In this paper, we review the state of RTL and consider feasible options for under-served communities. Requirement for RTL, including data and associated cost of attending classes online are also considered. Finally, recommendations for achieving least cost RTL for under-served communities are given.
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Ajayi, O., Maluleke, H., Bagula, A. (2021). Least Cost Remote Learning for Under-Served Communities. In: Zitouni, R., Phokeer, A., Chavula, J., Elmokashfi, A., Gueye, A., Benamar, N. (eds) Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2020. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 361. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70572-5_14
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