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

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 2

Topics to be covered 1.Introduction 2.Awareness about LMS 3.WSU support systems 4.Challenges in adopting this new technology Computer Background Lack of resources Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN 3

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

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. 5Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

INTRO. CONTINUES 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 6Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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. 7Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

Awareness about LMS 1.Usefulness of the LMS 2.Attitude of the students towards LMS 8Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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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. Attitude of the students 10Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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. 11Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

12 The institution has excellent support systems to enable me to enhance my understanding of LMS technology Frequen cyPercent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent ValidMissing Strongly Disagree Disagree Not Sure Agree Strongly agree Total

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 13

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 14

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

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. LACK OF RESOURCES 16Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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 17

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

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 19Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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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. 21Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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 22Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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: 23Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

Cont…. 1.Uploading lecture material to WiSeUp online 2. Providing and encouraging discussions on WiSeUp online 3. being capacitated to make use of all WiSeUp online features Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN 24

Cont…. Any new technology or system must be: 1.well advertised/marketed- clearly define its benefits to the users 2.user friendly- easy to use 3.useful- usable and relevant. Fears are common and one needs to master his/her fears. 25Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN

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 26

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 27

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 28

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THANK YOU ENKOSI KE YA LEBOGA DANKIE Prepared by M. Mafuna E- Learning Administrator QTN 30