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Reflections on the Readiness of the University of South Africa Eastern Cape Region for the Deployment of E-Learning

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences

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Title Reflections on the Readiness of the University of South Africa Eastern Cape Region for the Deployment of E-Learning
 
Creator Holomisa, Thunyelwa
Dube, Luyanda
 
Description An electronic learning (e-learning) readiness entails a complex, involving, integrated, inclusive and continuous process of identifying underlying factors likely to impact negatively on the deployment of e-learning. In essence, assessing e-learning readiness enables organisations to analyse critical issues including capability and connectivity because those using technologies tend to carry over predominant styles rather than developing new formats that exploit the unique features of the medium.The University of South Africa (UNISA) is rolling out an e-learning initiative to all undergraduate modules starting from 2013. In line with open distance learning (ODL) principles, UNISA established Regional Learning Service Centres, which are not simply there for administrative convenience but are there as academic support centres meant to facilitate learning. The purpose of this study is to examine readiness of Regional Learning Centres in terms of their capability to implement e-learning as the dominant paradigm in the facilitation of learning. A basic interpretative qualitative research design was used for this study. Data was collected through document analysis, questionnaires and interviews. Overall, the results highlight that when it comes to the practicalities of implementing e-learning there is lack of clarity about the meaning of the idea, what it involves or implies and the description of its exact parameters. The study recommends that the University should establish synergy between new initiatives as well as students’ realities, staff capability and regional infrastructure and socio-economic conditions.
DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n14p290
 
Publisher Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
 
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Date 2014-07-02
 
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Identifier https://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/3155
 
Source Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences; Vol 5, No 14 (2014): July 2014; 290
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/3155/3111
 
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