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Implementation of E- learning: A Blended Approach Method at the University of Guyana(UG)
Student Name: Volda Elliott Walden University
Dr: Debera Balthazar
Course Title and Number: Capstone: Master’s Project EDUC-6960-4
Date: 06-22-2014
IntroductionFor the past 20 years E-Learning has become a unique platform to enhance traditional forms of teaching and learning around the world.
Problem Statement
My project will identify barriers that hinder the implementation of E-Learning at UG.
Improve quality education
Enhance learning
To promote success
Implementation of e- learning
Design of E-Learning framework.
Goals Objectives
Rational
To develop and increase skills and
competencies needed in the 21st century.
Questions
What is the current state of E-Learning at UG?
What are the opportunities and challenges….?
Current state of E-Learning
Opportunities : E-Learning Models
Itmazi and Tmeizeh (2008)
Opportunities : E-Learning Frameworks
An e-learning framework: adapted from (Khan 2001)
Theoretical framework adapted from (Carman 2005)
Challenges: E- Learning
Factors Variables
Students lack of hardware and skills, experience and confidence
Institution Financial problems , convince academic staff.
Instructor lack of hardware and skills, amount of time ,training,
Cost Hard ,software and maintenance
Technology Lack or limited access to appropriate content, infrastructure
Electricity Unstable power supply
Summary of Literature Review
Frameworks and models ( Nazi, A. S., Ezra ,K. M. 2009)
Challenges Higher Education (HE) (Al-Saai, et. al., (2011)
Restructuring of system support (Dwayi, V. 2011)
Policies for academic development.
( Alkharang, .R, & Ghinea, A. 2013)
Summary of Literature Review Cont’
Skill integration
(Ahmadpour
and Mirdamadi
2010).
Low- bandwidth . (Al-Saai, Al-Kaabi, Al-Muftah
2011)Moving
from traditional to
blended mode.
( Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P.
2008).
Institutions could overcome and transform
challenges into opportunities. (Lwoga, L.
& Nagunwa, T. 2012).
Description of Local Context
Age
Gender
Level of Education
Students Status
ActivitiesAnalyze environments, SWOT analysisEvaluate findingsAnalyze action plan in three phasesIdentify training and developmental
needs
Deliverables• Global strategies• Align Standards• Installation and testing• Training• Develop a theoretical framework• Review framework• Communicate with internal and
external course developers ,• Evaluation of project
Evaluation of Project for Students
Direct questioning Pre and Post Test Control & Experimental group
Evaluation for Administration / Management, and Instructor Focus group, Analysis of dataQuotesDevelop a comprehensive
plan.
Proposed TimelineSummer of 2014 June-September 3 months
Fall Semester 2014 3 months
Spring Semester 2014 3 months
Summer 1month
Academic year 2015-2016
Meeting with the Technical team
Orientation sessions ( 1 week)
Align standards
Evaluate Implementation of a campus method
Infrastructure
Uploading ( 1week)
Exposure to other platform
Develop a framework for academic year 2015-2016 and beyond.
Training
Feedback
Technology orientation program (TOP)
Technical team
Technical team
Budgetary Items
•Training seminar : US $ 5.000.00• Travelling : US $ 5.500.00• Infrastructure US $ 50.000.00• Course Management System (CMS) Blackboard:
US $ 7.000.00•Maintenance: US$ 10.000.00•10% Inflation rate
Total US$77500.00 Revenues
US $ 1 is equivalent to G $212 (Guyana Dollars). Price is subject to change based on Currency rate
Total US$77500.00 ( Includes existing infrastructure)
Stakeholders
StudentsPolicymakersInstructors Academic Leaders Information and
Educational Technology Support Staff
Business communities Non- governmental
organizations ( NGOs)
Strategies Top-down and bottom- up initiative
Conclusion
I’ve just outlined the reasons for the need for implementing e-learning . I hope I’ve
been able to convey to you all the importance of having this project implemented .
Thank You !
Comments /
Suggestions
References Alkharang, .R, & Ghinea, A. (2013) E-learning in Higher Educational Institutions in Kuwait:
Experiences and Challenges. Retrieved from http://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume4No4/Paper_1-E-learning_in_Higher_Educational_Institutions_in_Kuwait_Experiences_and_Challenges.pdf
Al-Saai, Al-Kaabi, Al-Muftah (2011) Effect of a Blended e-Learning Environment on Students' Achievement and Attitudes toward Using E-Learning in Teaching and Learning at the University Level . Retrieved from
http://www.fedu.uaeu.ac.ae/journal/docs/pdf/pdf29/3_E.pdf Ahmadpour and Mirdamadi (2010). Determining Challenges in the Application of E-Learning in
Agricultural Extension Services in Iran. Retrieved http:// www.idosi.org/aejaes/jaes9(3)/11.pdf
Dwayi, V. ( 2011) eLearning Strategy Implementation in a selected Comprehensive University. A Systems Perspective. Retrieved from http://web.a.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=6&sid=9ba994a9-3344-4efb-a43d-e17060e98159%40sessionmgr4003&hid=4209&bdata=JnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#db=ehh&AN=62796279
Gunn, C. (1998). Virtual technologies in higher education: vision or reality? 134-145. In Peters, M. & Roberts, P. (Eds.). Virtual technologies and tertiary education. London: Routledge.
Itmazi Jamil A. and Tmeizeh Mahmoud J. 2008 Blended eLearning Approach for Traditional Palestinian Universities, IEEE Multidisciplinary EngineeringEducation Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 4, December 2008.
Lwoga, L. & Nagunwa, T. (2012). Developing eLearning technologies to implement competency based medical education: Experiences from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied
Sciences. Retrieved from file:///G:/EDICT-2012-1479_5%20technology.pdf
References Cont’ Masters, K.( 2004). Low-key m-learning: a realistic introduction of m-learning to developing
countries. Retrieved from http://www.fil.hu/mobil/2005/Masters_final.pdf Nazi, A. S., Ezra ,K. M. (2009) .Implementation of E-learnin in Higher Education Institutions.
Retrieved from http:cit.mak.ac.ug/.../Nazir%20Ahmad%20Suhail,%20Ezra%20K%20Mugisa.
Schodt, Paul. (2002). “The relationship between organizational identification and Organizational culture: Employee perceptions of culture in a retail sales organization”, Communication studies, vol.53 no. 2, p. 189.
Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P. (2008). Success factors for blended learning. In R. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings of the 25th ASCILITE Conference (pp. 964-968). Melbourne, Australia: Deakin University. Retrieved from http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/stacey.pdf
Strobl, J. (2007). Geographic learning. Geoconnexion International Magazine, 6(5). 46-47. Retrieved from http://www.geoconnexion.com/publications/geo-international/