scholarly journals Acceptance and Continuance Intention of Web-based Learning Technologies (WLT) Use among University Students in a Baltic Country

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Princely Ifinedo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Baltic Country ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning

Helping Faculty Overcome Cultural Barriers to Adoption and Use of Web-Based Learning Technologies

2016 ◽  
pp. 300-316
Author(s):  
Stephen Asunka
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
E Learning

This study adopted a participatory action research (PAR) approach to identify and address some cultural factors that contribute in hindering faculty adoption and use of a Learning Management System (LMS) for Web-based learning at a university in Ghana. This followed a realization that an LMS that the university deployed for E-learning purposes, and had been available for over five years, remained largely unused by faculty members despite that they have been trained, motivated and appropriately resourced to do so. With a preliminary investigation revealing the possible role of cultural factors, this study drew on some aspects of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory to conceptualize a research framework, and subsequently engaged 10 faculty members in a semester-long action study. Findings show that by collectively identifying the cultural underpinnings, and conscientiously working on them, faculty members can change their attitudes (as well as those of their other colleagues) significantly, and be better disposed to integrating Web technologies into their instructional activities.

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF WEB-BASED BLENDED LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Nurien Hidayu Muhamad Rusly ◽  
Azureen Abd Aziz ◽  
Suhaila Ngadiron
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Private University ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Methods Of Learning

This empirical study focuses on private university students’ perceptions regarding the advantages and limitations of web-based blended learning using a learning website. The focus is on the use of a learning website as an additional learning method combines with the traditional face to face learning instructions. This new method of learning is known as Blended Learning. It is transforming learning and teaching in higher education institutions. The sample consist of 40 randomly picked university students from various programs. Two questions raised: (1) What are students’ perceptions of the advantages of web-based learning? (2) What are students’ perceptions regarding the limitations of web-based learning? The results indicate clear advantages of this new experience in broadening students’ views on different methods of learning. Furthermore, this study highlighted that the learning web serves as helpful simulations in which enable students to experience the real learning experience and enable students to interact with each other virtually. The component on advantages gathered students’ feedback on how the learning website provides an environment for more effective learning strategies. However, several research findings showed some gaps and limitations that need to be handled wisely. This paper is to discover the roles and challenges of web-based learning on students’ learning.

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