E-learning Technology acceptance, utilization and opportunity at Kampala International University Dar Es Salaam College (PDF)

Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, Kampala International University (Computer Science), course: Master of Science in Information System, language: English, abstract: ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research was to find out the acceptance and usage of e-learning technologies, the opportunities brought about by e-learning technologies, and challenges faced in e-learning at Kampala International University. The descriptive survey research design was used, and the respondents were students with a total population of 1780 who were randomly selected. The main instrument was a questionnaire that was distributed to the respondents. The researcher collected 267 completed questionnaires out of a total of 326. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency and statistics. The findings showed that Technology and System is the major factor influencing the acceptance of e-learning technology in Kampala International University. Average usage of e-learning technology was demonstrated at Kampala International University, and several important opportunities in education were determined. The students faced lack of technical support and access to computers as the main challenges when they needed to access course materials online and interaction with other online students. They also encountered several technological challenges such as access to computer equipments from the labs, technical skills to access computer technology and the e-learning system especially learning management system, and the quality of e-learning computer facilities and technology. It is therefore recommended that the management should be interested in supporting the development of e-learning technology and be willing to recognize the challenges students face and to provide the necessary policy and practical support to help overcome these challenges if they wish to promote the use of e-learning technologies as a part of the delivery of course materials in Kampala International University.