The adorption of e-learning at Midlands State University: opportunities and challenges

This paper discusses the opportunities and the challenges that hinder the successful adoption of e-learning technology as a medium of instruction at the Midlands State University. The respondents of this study were university lecturers who are beginning to use e-learning. The results indicate that e...

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Main Author: Chitanana, Lockias
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Language:English
Published: Midlands State University 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11408/545
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description This paper discusses the opportunities and the challenges that hinder the successful adoption of e-learning technology as a medium of instruction at the Midlands State University. The respondents of this study were university lecturers who are beginning to use e-learning. The results indicate that e-learning at the Midlands State University is still in its infancy. The use and exploitation of e-learning has been slower than what is expected, especially measured against its potential as a medium of instruction. This research suggests that there are a number of reasons for the limited successes, which are related to infrastructural development, support and pedagogical considerations for e-learning. This study recommends that the university initiates professional development programs with emphasis on e-learning pedagogies as well as the establishment of e-learning support structures.
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spelling ir-11408-5452022-06-27T13:49:06Z The adorption of e-learning at Midlands State University: opportunities and challenges Chitanana, Lockias E-learning technology This paper discusses the opportunities and the challenges that hinder the successful adoption of e-learning technology as a medium of instruction at the Midlands State University. The respondents of this study were university lecturers who are beginning to use e-learning. The results indicate that e-learning at the Midlands State University is still in its infancy. The use and exploitation of e-learning has been slower than what is expected, especially measured against its potential as a medium of instruction. This research suggests that there are a number of reasons for the limited successes, which are related to infrastructural development, support and pedagogical considerations for e-learning. This study recommends that the university initiates professional development programs with emphasis on e-learning pedagogies as well as the establishment of e-learning support structures. 2015-03-03T08:01:00Z 2015-03-03T08:01:00Z 2008 Article 1815-9036 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/545 en The Dyke;Vol. 3.2; p. 28-42 open Midlands State University
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