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    The implementation and adoption of information and communication technologies for remote learning within South African private schools
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2022) Lekoto, Ntlabo Samuel; Sibanda, Tendaria
    The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously impacted the global economy including lockdown regulations which resulted in school closure across the world. Due to this, schools had to consider the alternative to provide primary education in-person. As a result of the pandemic, this study aims to investigate the implementation and adoption of information and communication technologies for remote learning within South African private schools. A qualitative research methodology was utilised in this study. This approach was used in an effort to gather the thoughts, opinions and experiences of the participant to deduce insightful findings through a case study research design. A purposive sampling was adopted with empirical information gained through interviews. The analysis of the data was conducted through a qualitative thematic analysis in an effort to generate common themes which can be grouped together. The study helps to bridge the gap of understanding the challenges which policy makers need to address to swiftly implement a successful integration of technology pedagogy. The findings of the study indicated there was lack of detailed policy during the implementation of remote learning during the pandemic. The importance of upskilling teachers not only technically, but also with the ability to understand the pedagogical approaches of integrating technology within a teaching and learning environment was also evident. Furthermore, the findings highlighted the technical, social and psychological challenges which may impact learners, teachers and parents during remote learning. The findings also indicated lack of social interaction as a concern during remote learning which can result in social anxiety for the learners. The results of the study indicated that policy makers need to develop a detailed policy which address some of the common problems relating to remote learning. Innovative ways on how to develop digital pedagogy were also highlighted as a result of the study