Digital tool integration programming on educational outcomes for OVC in Bindura rural: a social work perspective
- Author
- Mushoriwa, Mukai.
- Title
- Digital tool integration programming on educational outcomes for OVC in Bindura rural: a social work perspective
- Abstract
- This research project investigates the digital tool integration programming on educational outcomes for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Bindura rural district, Zimbabwe. The study aims to examine the integration of digital tools in education among Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Bindura rural using a social work perspective. The research objectives of this study include assessing the current state of the use of digital tools evaluating their impact on educational outcomes for OVC from Bindura rural, to identify challenges faced by educators and OVC in accessing digital learning and to develop strategies to improve digital tool integration in education for OVC in marginalized areas. Qualitative research methodology was employed by the study utilizing in-depth interviews amongst 10 participants inclusive of the OVC, educators and key informants. The Technology Acceptance Model served as the theoretical framework guiding the entire study. Primarily, findings indicated that digital tool integration improve academic performance, increase motivation among students and enhance teaching methods. However, challenges like lack of infrastructure, limited digital literacy and some other socio-economic barriers exist in the rural areas of Bindura, areas of study. The study come up with a bunch of recommendations and interventions to ensure sustainable digital tool integration in education among OVC in Bindura rural. This study contributed to the growing body of knowledge on the role of technology in education particularly in underserved communities like Bindura rural, the study setting providing recommendations to stakeholders to optimise the outcomes for OVC in Bindura rural district.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- OVC
- Educational Outcomes
- Digital Tool Integration
- Supervisor
- Mr. Magocha.
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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