| dc.description.abstract | When Higher Education Institutions are in the process of implementation of e-learning systems, a number
of factors come into play. Some factors are about the technology, others about the prospective users, still
others about the local context of use and the associated costs. There are many aspects of socio-economic
and technological environment that need to be explicitly addressed during implementation of e-learning.
These include; among other things, connectivity (low bandwidth) and accessibility, inadequate
telecommunications infrastructure and lack of reliable power supply. This study reviewed various factors
and processes with an emphasis on university settings and after analyzing and making a comparative study
of existing frameworks and models, the study proposed a conceptual framework for assessing the
challenges hindering successful implementation of e-learning systems in Higher Educations Institutions in
Kenyan context.
The research design was a descriptive research survey. Stratified random sampling was used to select the
sample. Proportionate allocation of sampling fraction was used to determine the number of units to be
drawn from each stratum. Simple random sampling was then exercised within the population stratum.
Questionnaires were used to collect data. Reliability of the instruments was measured using Cronbach alpha
established via pilot study and a reliability of more than 0.70 was considered adequate. The analysis of the
collected data provided qualitative information in form of descriptive statistics such as percentages,
frequencies, correlation analysis and means. This was summarised in tables and charts and used to make
inferences.
The response rate was 86.7% totaling 412 respondents. Key findings revealed that good connectivity and
high bandwidth as well as technical support and financial resources, adequate infrastructure, reliable power
supply and acceptance to technology change were statistically significant factors that could hinder
successful implementation of e-learning in HEIs. These variables emerged as recurring themes within the
data and have a practical importance for the study and the results were replicated using the correlation
analyses.
The finding of the study showed that implementation of e-learning has not been given much priority in
Kenyan universities. The study also showed that Kenyan universities are making much progress though
attitude of academic staff should be improved and the staff receives more training so that their personal
capability in using e-learning improves. The university administration also needs to improve the existing
infrastructure and technology related to e-learning.
Key Words: Information and Communication Technology, E-Learning Implementation, Using E-Learning
Tools, E-Learning technology, Challenges of E-learning Implementation, E-learning Framework, Higher
Education Institutions | en |
