This study tries to determine the current state of the business learning model and indicate the readiness for injection of eLearning at any level of the current business model.
This study will only focus on a most basic form of a blended learning business model in South-Africa, that would include a web-tool like Skype to be installed on the facilitator’s laptops where learners can view the presentation content and listen to the lecture, the willingness to adopt to it. Classroom after classroom and "death by PowerPoint" is this really the only way to study? In the age where information is king, and rich media is around every corner, it is time to realise that digital media and the information age is here to stay and set a new platform for learner to utilise. Rich Media is a toolbox for creativity, enriched user experiences and new technology engagements and thus potentially debunks the arguments against the use of eLearning.
eLearning is a platforms that offers a more convenient, elastic and on demand learning experience. Boiling down eLearning is basically learning that is facilitated and supported via information and communications technology (ICT). This assumes that the Private Higher Education (hereon referred to as PHEI) Institution is equipped with the relevant knowledge and skill required of information and communication infrastructures for the adoption of eLearning. eLearning has already been widely accepted by the corporate industry for many years.
There are already quite a few service providers in the educational sector in South Africa that strive to incorporate electronic education technology in their delivery strategies, thus a mixed or blended learning business model. The vast expansion of the smart devices market that are already highly enabled to offer eLearning provides great opportunities for learning on the fly. For these reasons alone online courses have huge potential in South Africa, as to traditional forms of education that are highly restricted compared to the advantages that eLearning provides.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION
- Introduction
- Background
- Problem Statement
- Aim of the Study
- Research Objectives
- Research Hypotheses
- Literature Review
- Define eLearning and potential business benefits
- Defining a mixed learning business model
- Bridging the eLearning divide
- The future of learning
- Methodological Plan
- Research Methods/Design
- Population of research
- Sample Size
- Research instruments
- Possible Limitations
- Receiving rich enough data to proof the hypothesis and enough in-depth answers to address the relevant questions formulated.
- Availability of Stakeholders to conduct interviews
- Time management during break seasons of learners
- The potential ITC infrastructure challenges required for adoption of a mixed learning business model.
- Data analysis methods
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Define eLearning and potential business benefits
- Defining a mixed learning business model
- Bridging the eLearning divide
- The future of learning
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Introduction
- Research Methods/ Designs
- Data Collection
- Population of the Study
- Sampling Procedure
- Research Instruments
- Research Limitations
- Reliability and Validity
- Ethical Concerns
- Data Processing
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH RESULTS
- Introduction
- Data Analysis presentation
- Summary of Data collected
- Staff demographics
- Conclusions from Staff Responses
- Conclusion
- CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
- Overview of Study
- The research outline
- Major Findings of the Study
- Findings based on the questionnaires completed by students (quantitative data)
- Findings based on the questionnaires completed by staff (quantitative data)
- Limitations of the Study
- Recommendations
- Recommendations for the future studies
- Concluding Remarks
- The potential benefits of eLearning for PHEIs in terms of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and student engagement.
- The different approaches to implementing a mixed learning business model that combines traditional classroom learning with online learning elements.
- The factors that might hinder or facilitate the successful adoption of eLearning within the PHEI, including technological infrastructure, faculty training, and student access to technology.
- The potential impact of eLearning on the future of education and the role of PHEIs in providing quality education in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
- Chapter one establishes the context for the research by introducing the study's background, problem statement, aim, objectives, and hypotheses. The chapter also reviews relevant literature on eLearning, mixed learning models, and the challenges of bridging the digital divide in education.
- Chapter two delves deeper into the literature review, expanding on the concepts introduced in chapter one. It discusses the potential business benefits of eLearning, different types of mixed learning models, the challenges of bridging the eLearning divide, and the future of learning in a digital age.
- Chapter three outlines the research methodology employed in the study. It details the research methods, data collection strategies, population of the study, sampling procedure, research instruments, ethical considerations, and data processing techniques.
- Chapter four presents the research results obtained from the study, including data analysis, summaries of data collected, and conclusions drawn from the findings.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research investigates the readiness of a Private Higher Educational Institution (PHEI) in Gauteng to adopt an eLearning business model. The study aims to understand the institution’s current state of preparedness for integrating eLearning into its existing operations and to identify potential challenges and opportunities.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the adoption of an eLearning business model at a PHEI in Gauteng. Key themes include eLearning, mixed learning models, digital divide, technological infrastructure, faculty training, student access to technology, and the future of learning. The study uses quantitative and qualitative data to analyze the institution's readiness for eLearning adoption and to identify potential challenges and opportunities.- Quote paper
- Johan Westman (Author), 2018, Ready for eLearning? An Investigation at a Private Higher Educational Institution in Gauteng, South Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/494807
