Abstract:
This study investigated the use of ICT for the delivery of inclusive higher education, employing a qualitative approach and using observation and interview as data collection methods with 62 respondents: 15 students with visual impairment, 5 students with hearing impairment (deaf), 10 postgraduate students, 26 undergraduate students, and 6 academic staff. The choice of respondents was purposeful and snowballing, as the focus was on respondents who could give their views on the delivery of inclusive higher education, taking the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) as a case study. Findings include some success stories on the use of ICT at OUT and some challenges related to the delivery of inclusive higher education. Regardless of issues surrounding ICT usage, including ICT infrastructure, policy, human capital development, delivery of learning content, change management, learning strategies, leadership, accessibility, and affordability, the use of ICT has a greater impact on the delivery of inclusive higher education and has to be embraced.
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