Uncertainties and Risks in the Implementation of an E-Learning Information Systems Project in a Higher-Learning Environment: Viewpoints from Estonia

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 37-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Princely Ifinedo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Top Management ◽  
E Learning

This paper investigates the sorts of risks and uncertainties inherent in implementing an e-learning information systems project in Estonia. The study uses a variation of the Delphi study in eliciting the risk factors or items from experienced top management professionals within the organisation. The main objective of the study is to identify the uncertainties or risks in the implementation of the systems, using the viewpoint of Estonia, which is an emerging economy. The findings of the work indicate that wrong development strategy, staff volatility, change in top management and lack of funding are amongst the top risk factors in implementing e-learning in Estonia. On the other hand, risks emanating from users' involvement and commitment seem to be viewed as less critical to the success of the project.

scholarly journals Instructor Adoption of E-learning Systems in Tanzania’s Universities: A Proposed Multi-Factors Adoption Model (MFAM11)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deogratius Mathew Lashayo ◽  
Md Gapar Md Johar
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Application Domain ◽  
Delone And Mclean ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Adoption Model

Current studies show that there is no comprehensive adoption model in e-learning systems in universities. This problem opens up to too much debates about which models and frameworks fit well in an e-learning environment particularly in universities in Tanzania. This paper answers the two debatable questions, which are:(1) what are the factors that affect adoption of e-learning systems in Tanzania’s universities, (2) what is the comprehensive e-learning adoption model in universities in Tanzania. This research study adapts DeLone and McLean (2003) IS model after an extensive literature reviews conducted in information systems and in e-learning systems. The findings from this research will add up to literature of limited factors’ model and it will open it up for validation in a different universities’ application domain.

scholarly journals Metodologi Pemecahan Masalah Analisis dan Evaluasi Open Source untuk Perusahaan: Sample Case E-Learning System

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1263
Author(s):  
Win Ce ◽  
Gisella Febrina Alam
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Learning System ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Developments ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Very High ◽  
Sample Case

High increment of information system needs for company goes in line with the high demands of increasingly competitive and rivalry of industry. Corporate investment needs automatically increase to meet the demanding needs of this system. New developments in systems and technology can not be ignored by companies because it gives a very high economic boost in the competition. On the other hand, in line with the development of information systems is the development of Open Source applications as a cheaper alternative for enterprise use. With so many alternative of Open Sources requires companies to be more observant of selecting the best applications that meet the company needs and can be quickly implemented. This study presents the best approaches to select the best Open Source applications for companies, such as literature review, implementation and evaluation of e-learning Open Source application. 

scholarly journals A Survey of Teachers’ and Students’ Perspective On E-Learning During Covid-19 in Delhi

2021 ◽  
pp. 200-222
Author(s):  
Nikita Malik ◽  
Menal Dahiya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

In the unprecedented times today, brought about by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, the education sector has been affected, just like the other industries. Many educational institutes have shut down and suspended traditional physical classroom activities. There has been a shift to the online mode of teaching-learning or ‘e-learning’, which is a web-based digital system that incorporates innovative ICT for facilitating interactive and learner-centered learning environment. In this work, the strengths, drawbacks, and opportunities offered by various popular online educational platforms are explored and compared. Furthermore, data is collected from teachers and students across different courses from various colleges in Delhi through surveys, with questions pertaining to their perspectives and experiences with respect to online educational platforms. Their responses were analyzed statistically and based on the analysis, suggestions, and recommendations have been made, which can contribute implementation and growth of e-learning methods in the future.      

Haematocrit: Relationships with Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure and other Cardiovascular Risk Factors

1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (01) ◽  
pp. 058-064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goya Wannamethee ◽  
A Gerald Shaper
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Blood Lipids ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Relationship

SummaryThe relationship between haematocrit and cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure and blood lipids, has been examined in detail in a large prospective study of 7735 middle-aged men drawn from general practices in 24 British towns. The analyses are restricted to the 5494 men free of any evidence of ischaemic heart disease at screening.Smoking, body mass index, physical activity, alcohol intake and lung function (FEV1) were factors strongly associated with haematocrit levels independent of each other. Age showed a significant but small independent association with haematocrit. Non-manual workers had slightly higher haematocrit levels than manual workers; this difference increased considerably and became significant after adjustment for the other risk factors. Diabetics showed significantly lower levels of haematocrit than non-diabetics. In the univariate analysis, haematocrit was significantly associated with total serum protein (r = 0*18), cholesterol (r = 0.16), triglyceride (r = 0.15), diastolic blood pressure (r = 0.17) and heart rate (r = 0.14); all at p <0.0001. A weaker but significant association was seen with systolic blood pressure (r = 0.09, p <0.001). These relationships remained significant even after adjustment for age, smoking, body mass index, physical activity, alcohol intake, lung function, presence of diabetes, social class and for each of the other biological variables; the relationship with systolic blood pressure was considerably weakened. No association was seen with blood glucose and HDL-cholesterol. This study has shown significant associations between several lifestyle characteristics and the haematocrit and supports the findings of a significant relationship between the haematocrit and blood lipids and blood pressure. It emphasises the role of the haematocrit in assessing the risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke in individuals, and the need to take haematocrit levels into account in determining the importance of other cardiovascular risk factors.

Economic Performance and Public Finance in Kenya, 1960-2010

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kempe Ronald Hope
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Government Investment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Private Savings ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Real Growth

Countries with positive per capita real growth are characterised by positive national savings—including government savings, increases in government investment, and strong increases in private savings and investment. On the other hand, countries with negative per capita real growth tend to be characterised by declines in savings and investment. During the past several decades, Kenya’s emerging economy has undergone many changes and economic performance has been epitomised by periods of stability, decline, or unevenness. This article discusses and analyses the record of economic performance and public finance in Kenya during the period 1960‒2010, as well as policies and other factors that have influenced that record in this emerging economy. 

THE PROCESS OF DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Муса Увайсович Ярычев
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Education System ◽  
New Teacher ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Teacher Competencies ◽  
Important Condition ◽  
E Learning

В статье рассматривается вопрос о цифровизации школы, как важном условии повышения качества образования. Организованная при помощи электронных форм среда обучения предоставляет ученикам большую самостоятельность. Необходимым условием совершенствования системы образования выступает создание новых, необходимых для цифровой экономики компетенций педагога. The article considers the issue of school digitalization as an important condition for improving the quality of education. The e-learning environment provides students with greater independence. A necessary condition for improving the education system is the creation of new teacher competencies necessary for the digital economy.

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