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Use of Whatsapp for flexible learning: Its effectiveness in supporting teaching and learning in Sierra Leone's Higher Education Institutions

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Despite its inherent limitations, Whatsapp messenger has proved beneficial in bridging the gap in technology provision for enhancing students' learning experiences in Sierra Leone. The need to make sure students dedicate time in using Whatsapp for the benefit of improving their learning experiences was emphasised; this as suggested can be done through participation in group collaboration, which involve peer-to-peer and peer-to-instructor interaction. Equally, to advance effective use of flexible learning opportunities, institutions must consider alternatives like Moodle / Blackboard, which already comes with the added capabilities of MIS synchronisation features of integration with students' record. In all of the aforementioned points, there is a need for government support in ensuring the right investment is made in bringing the country's HEIs integrated ICT learning provision to international standard.

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  • Jackson, Emerson Abraham, 2019. "Use of Whatsapp for flexible learning: Its effectiveness in supporting teaching and learning in Sierra Leone's Higher Education Institutions," MPRA Paper 96766, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Jackson, Emerson Abraham, 2018. "Moodle Platform: A Case of Flexible Corporate Learning in the Financial Sector in Sierra Leone," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, pages 139-152.
    2. Jackson Emerson Abraham, 2015. "Role of Information Science in Sustainable Development: Sierra Leone as a Case Study," Management of Sustainable Development, Sciendo, vol. 7(2), pages 23-29, December.
    3. Jackson Emerson Abraham, 2017. "Challenges and Optimism for Sustainable Research Capacity in Sierra Leone," Management of Sustainable Development, Sciendo, vol. 9(1), pages 43-46, June.
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    Keywords

    Whatsapp; Alternative Platforms; Flexible Learning; Qualitative; Sierra Leone;
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    • I29 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Other

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