scholarly journals Has e-Learning Delivered on its Promises? Expert Opinion on the Impact of e-Learning in Higher Education

1969 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Kanuka ◽  
Jennifer Kelland
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Canadian Higher Education ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of agreement among experts on the impact of e-learning technology in Canadian higher education learning experiences. Fourteen participants who are experts in e-learning in higher education agreed there are contentions about e-learning technologies in the following areas: (1) a platform for ideal speech; (2) greater opportunities for interactions; (3) the extent to which communities of learners can be created; (4) provision of a new kind of learning environment; (5) a platform for discussions; (6) demand for e-learning by students; (7) the degree to which the environment is equal and equitable; and (8) the quality of the learning experience. The findings of this study indicate that the value of e-learning requires further research before higher education leaders and teacher-practitioners are willing to incorporate them in teaching practices and policy documents.  

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES ON QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

PRIMO ASPECTU ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Elena A. GORBASHKO ◽  
Natalia Sh. VATOLKINA
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Digital transformation of society and economy led to the rapid spread of information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education, which became a new driver of development for global education and for the emergence of the phenomena of e-learning and blended learning, introduction of new types of educational resources, and increased diversity of information and communication technologies in higher education, which also led to a rise in the number of publications in this field. The article considers the essence and offers a classification of technical tools of e-learning. The authors conducted a comparative analysis of approaches to the formation of models of quality of electronic services and information technologies, as well as specific models of e-learning quality. This allowed the authors to propose a model of e-learning quality and determine the set of consumer properties of e-learning technology. The reported study was funded by RFBR, project number 20-010-00571 "The Impact of Digital Transformation on Improving the Quality and Innovation of Services".

Management Quandary

2020 ◽  
pp. 140-157
Author(s):  
Jerrid P. Freeman ◽  
Karen J. Haley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Multiple Relationships ◽  
The Public ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Institutional Structures ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Business Acumen

Higher education is changing in significant ways and cannot continue to operate in the same ways it once functioned. This multifaceted complexity requires leaders to manage and lead not only the business enterprise of higher education, but also societal demands within the context of multiple institutional structures and values. Every leader must understand their role in managing and how to be nimble enough to respond and adapt to the needs of society, students, and business while also developing the quality of education and experience that restores the faith of the public in higher education. Higher education leaders must be willing to take on the management quandary before them—maintain a strong business acumen, manage the multiple relationships inside and outside the Academy, and address the needs of society and business in knowledge and skill acquisition. The current climate presents a scenario where it is difficult for a leader who focuses heavily on only one element and lacks the historical perspective of higher education to be successful.

scholarly journals On campus, but out of class: an investigation into students’ experiences of learning technologies in their self-directed study

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances Deepwell ◽  
Samina Malik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Postgraduate Level ◽  
Directed Learning

This paper presents an investigation into how students studying at university engage actively with learning technology in their self-directed study time. The case study surveyed 250 students studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level from a purposive sample of departments within one institution. The study has also conducted focus groups and a number of in-depth follow-up interviews with respondents to the survey. In this article we explore three emerging aspects of the learning experience, namely student expectations of the technology, their lecturers’ engagement with technology and how the technology might support processes of transition in higher education. One key implication is that more academic guidance is needed on what and how to use the technology effectively for independent learning, even where ICT skills levels are high. The study also identifies the significant role that the lecturer plays in facilitating students’ use of technology. The findings of this study will be of interest to those working to incorporate learning technologies more effectively in higher education, in particular for those who are looking to improve the engagement of students in self-directed learning.Keywords: student experience; learning technologies; self-directed learning; blended learning; case studyDOI: 10.1080/09687760701850166

scholarly journals A Conceptual Model for Institutional Adoption of Learning Technologies in Higher Education

10.29007/9bks ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mncedisi Mabhele ◽  
Jean-Paul Van Belle
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Institutional Adoption

As learning technologies advance and become more ubiquitous, particularly in e- learning, new opportunities are emerging for higher education institutions to address significant academic and administrative challenges. Driven by increasing competition, changing environments and other market forces, institutions are considering learning technologies in order to thrive and remain relevant. This study gathered insights from existing literature to propose a conceptual model that supports decision making in the adoption of learning technologies by higher education institutions. The conceptual model adopts the Transformative Framework for Learning Innovation as its foundation and superimposes the Emerging Learning Technologies Model. The resulting model provides a clear guidance for higher education institution to achieve five key learning characteristics. This paper found that combining these two approaches provides a logical approach for higher education institutions to address organisational, strategic and learning-specific dimensions in a coherent format. Furthermore, academics and practitioners can benefit from valuable insights in the proposed alternative approach to learning technology adoption.

E-Learning for All? Maximizing the Impact of Multimedia Resources for Learners with Disabilities

2009 ◽  
pp. 154-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morag Munro ◽  
Barry McMullin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Technical Detail ◽  
Practical Advice ◽  
Educational Multimedia ◽  
Multimedia Resources ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
The Impact

This chapter examines some of the tensions that may exist between e-learning and accessibility in higher education, and aims to redress the balance between them. The chapter necessarily involves some significant technical detail. It examines and reports on the accessibility issues associated with particular e-learning technologies that are either current or emerging in this dynamic field. Nonetheless, the discussion attempts to provide practitioners with practical advice that will assist them in designing multimedia-based e-learning that is both innovative and inclusive. Integral to this is a framework for best practice for the development of accessible educational multimedia.

The Role of Technology in Improving Quality of Teaching in Higher Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 207-227
Author(s):  
Harriet Thindwa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

Students are the future of any country. They are the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. If teaching quality is undermined, so is the country's overall education system, and therefore, so is a country's future. In this chapter, the role of technology in improving quality of teaching in higher education, which has been declining over the years internationally including in the US, is reviewed. Databases EBSCOhost and Academic Search Complete were employed in this review. Empirical studies have revealed that e-learning technologies such as Moodle improve teaching quality. Given the advancement in technology, institutions of higher learning the world over are challenged to embrace technology as a strategy to engage students and enhance learning.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 on the Internationalization of Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Simon Kanjera
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Student Management ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges to global higher education, and higher education institutions have made innovations in teaching methods, student management and evaluation mechanisms. At a time when huge efforts have been made to transform and improve higher education in Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic could destabilize the higher education sector with serious consequences. This paper focuses on some of these implications in order to enable higher education leaders, decision makers, and other stakeholders to reflect and prepare adequately to address these issues.

The Role of Technology in Improving Quality of Teaching in Higher Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 54-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet Thindwa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

Students are the future of any country. They are the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. If teaching quality is undermined, so is the country's overall education system, and therefore, so is a country's future. In this chapter, the role of technology in improving quality of teaching in higher education, which has been declining over the years internationally including in the US, is reviewed. Databases EBSCOhost and Academic Search Complete were employed in this review. Empirical studies have revealed that e-learning technologies such as Moodle improve teaching quality. Given the advancement in technology, institutions of higher learning the world over are challenged to embrace technology as a strategy to engage students and enhance learning.

Factors Determining the Overall Effectiveness of E-Learning Systems used in Higher Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 303-326
Author(s):  
Benedict du Boulay ◽  
Julie Coultas ◽  
Rosemary Luckin ◽  
Fred Garnett
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Higher Education Funding ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Uk Higher Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Overall Effectiveness

This chapter examines part of the broad question: “How compelling is the evidence for the effectiveness of e-Learning in the post-16 sector? It concentrates, largely from a UK perspective, on higher education and on policy issues. In the first section the UK Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) e-Learning strategy is outlined and previous, partial reviews of e-Learning in higher education are examined. The evidence on the effectiveness of e-Learning in higher education is presented using Kirkpatrick’s (1998) levels of evaluation, under the following questions: What are the learners’ reactions to e-Learning? What is the student experience of e-Learning? What is the quality of the learning? Does e-Learning in higher education alter the behaviour of the learner? What is the impact of e-Learning on the organisation. In the final section recommendations for policy and future research are outlined.

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