Access to digital technology and computer literacy skills is crucial in bridging the digital divide, particularly in rural areas where resources are often scarce. This study investigates the feasibility of implementing university service-learning projects in distant rural areas by delivering computer literacy training through recorded video lessons. The project aims to address the South African digital divide by providing essential skills training to community members who lack access to traditional face-to-face educational opportunities. Due to logistical constraints preventing direct student involvement in remote areas, the study explores the effectiveness of utilising recorded video lessons as an alternative delivery method. The findings reveal that face-to-face and recorded video implementations of computer literacy training led to significant improvements for participating community members. Analysis of the data showed that there was no significant difference in the level of improvement between the two methods. These results underscore the potential of recorded video lessons to effectively deliver educational content to remote communities, thereby extending the reach and impact of university service-learning initiatives. The study contributes to efforts to bridge the digital divide in South Africa and offers insights into scalable and sustainable solutions for empowering underserved populations with essential digital skills. This research highlights the importance of innovative approaches to address the challenges of delivering education to remote areas where traditional methods may be impractical or inaccessible. By leveraging technology to disseminate educational content, universities can promote digital inclusion and empower communities to thrive in an increasingly digitised world.