Article: Innovation and Technology: A Panacea to Teaching and Learning Challenges during the Covid$-19$ Lockdown in South Africa$]$ How were assessments affected by the lack of internet connectivity in rural areas? $($p$.75)$

a$.$

Teachers were unable to send assessments through virtual platforms where connectivity was a problem.

b$.$

Students in rural areas had difficulty understanding the assessment process.

c$.$

Assessments were not a priority during the school shutdown.

d$.$

Teachers had to develop alternative approaches to teaching.