MR. M. MAFUNA E-LEARNING ADMINISTRATOR QTN CAMPUS CLTD WSU

1. MR. M. MAFUNA E-LEARNING ADMINISTRATOR QTN CAMPUS CLTD WSU Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

2. TOPIC Student experiences in adopting the new learning and teaching strategy that come through technology at wsu, and recommendations Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

3. Topics to be covered Introduction Awareness about LMS WSU support systems Challenges in adopting this new technology Computer Background Lack of resources Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

4. Cont….. Fears and shortcomings Study findings: Limited time Resistance to change 5. Recommendations 6. Conclusion Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

5. INTRODUCTION Technology is the most prevalent used tool in Higher Institutions worldwide It must be incorporated into learning and teaching It changes almost everyday, which makes it difficult for people to adopt it. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

6. Students are scared to make mistakes and to expose their shortcomings. Fear and uncertainties have gripped the mind of students. There is resistance to change Scarcity of resources is another factor INTRO. CONTINUES Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

7. INTRO. CONT….. Computer background also causes resistance to change Early signs of resistance such as gossip and testing must be detected and dealt with accordingly. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

8. Awareness about LMS • Usefulness of the LMS • Attitude of the students towards LMS Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

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10. Attitude of the students The graph depicts the attitude of the students Some students believe that their performance can be enhanced through LMS Other students are not sure whether it can enhance their academic performance or not. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

11. WSU support systems Students do acknowledge the role of the institution in bringing about support systems. In spite of everything, the institution is doing its best to support the culture of learning and teaching. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

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13. Challenges in adopting the new technology Computer background Lack of resources Fears and shortcomings Resistance to change Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

14. Computer background 59% students did not have computers in their: High schools Homes They were never exposed to computers. 38% of students did have computers. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

15. Percentage vs. responses Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

16. LACK OF RESOURCES • Students feel that there is lack of resources. • The available e-learning centres are not enough. According to the survey that is done: • 47% of the students say e-learning centres are not enough. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

17. Lack of resources cont… 27% of the students say e-learning centres are available and enough 13% are not sure No Internet access after school hours. No Internet access in their homes Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

18. The graph below shows the results of the above statement Figure 2 Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

19. Fears and shortcomings • They fear that they may not cope with this new technology • Unknown fears • Fears of being incompetent • Fears of making mistakes • Though not many, some students do fear that the new technology is here to expose them of their shortcomings Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

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21. Study findings Limited time • No 24/7 access to the Internet in the e-learning centres • Do not have enough time to access the E-learning centres during the day. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

22. Cont…. Resistance to change Students’ mindset is still geared towards the traditional ways of doing things. Factors are: • Fears of the unknown • Incompetence • Fears of being negatively exposed by the new technology • To make mistakes Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

23. Recommendations • Making use of available resources effectively • Detect early signs of resistance such as: gossip testing (David Straker 2008) • Lecturers should motivate students to make use of LMS by: Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

24. Cont…. Uploading lecture material to WiSeUp online 2. Providing and encouraging discussions on WiSeUp online 3. being capacitated to make use of all WiSeUp onlinefeatures Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

25. Cont…. • Any new technology or system must be: • well advertised/marketed- clearly define its benefits to the users • user friendly- easy to use • useful- usable and relevant. • Fears are common and one needs to master his/her fears. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

26. Conclusion Students show a positive attitude and enthusiasm about the new technology. The role of WSU in Support systems is acknowledged. However, there are challenges like lack of computer background from WSU feeder schools. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

27. Cont…. Inadequacy of resources, fears and shortcomings, resistance to change, etc. Internet access is limited as it cannot be accessed outside the premises of the Institution. The role of lecturers can have a great impact on motivating students to make use of LMS Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

28. Cont…. Dealing with resistance before it surfaces can prevent a project from failing. Well advertised/marketed, user friendly and useful LMS can change the attitude of students. Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

29. ANY QUESTION? Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN

30. THANK YOUENKOSIKE YA LEBOGADANKIE Prepared by M. Mafuna E-Learning Administrator QTN