Event Dime

Digital stratification in carceral higher education: Justice, governance and the limits of Open Distance e-Learning in South African correctional facilities [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]

When:

June 3, 2026 · 2:40 PM

Source:

F1000Research

Background Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) has been positioned as a democratising force in higher education, particularly for marginalised populations such as incarcerated students. However, within South African correctional facilities, structural inequities continue to constrain meaningful participation in digitally mediated learning environments. While ODeL expands formal access, it does not necessarily translate into equitable participation, particularly in contexts characterised by instituti