An analysis of the factors affecting the adoption of e- learning in Zimbabwean rural secondary schools. A case of Pfungwe district, Zimbabwe.
- Author
- Nakwara, Farirai
- Title
- An analysis of the factors affecting the adoption of e- learning in Zimbabwean rural secondary schools. A case of Pfungwe district, Zimbabwe.
- Abstract
- Today we are in the era of educational technology and e learning were the teachers and learners are expected to thrive in the new normal making use of technology either for learning or for teaching. It is not everyone who is enjoying the fruits of e learning phenomenon despite the fact that other people from the developed countries are enjoying the rewards. In this vein, the study sought to understand the factors that affect the adoption of technology in secondary schools in the teaching of combined science. The study follows a mixed method research where it uses qualitative and quantitative research approaches. On quantitative research, twenty (20) questionnaires were administered and only eighteen (18) questionnaires were returned with responses and were found to be useful in the study. On Qualitative research, six (6) teachers were interviewed and their participation was consented. The findings of the study showed that the factors affecting adoption of e- learning in secondary school are different and they vary with the school or per person. Some of the factors that were discussed by participants included the likes of motivation towards technology, resistance to change, lack of technological resources and infrastructure and technological support. Interestingly, it was found that the technology support can be by the parents, teachers and /or by the school. These are just among the others that were discussed. These findings are expected to enhance policy and decision makings in matters concerning e- learning adoption in schools
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- e- learning
- rural secondary school
- Supervisor
- Mr Shasha
- Media
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FARIRAI F NAKWARA