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A Contextualized Model for Virtual Learning in Higher Institutions

A Contextualized Model for Virtual Learning in Higher Institutions

Mmatshuene Anna Segooa, Billy Mathias Kalema
Copyright: © 2016 |Volume: 7 |Issue: 4 |Pages: 22
ISSN: 1947-9301|EISSN: 1947-931X|EISBN13: 9781466691094|DOI: 10.4018/IJTD.2016100104
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Segooa, Mmatshuene Anna, and Billy Mathias Kalema. "A Contextualized Model for Virtual Learning in Higher Institutions." IJTD vol.7, no.4 2016: pp.60-81. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTD.2016100104

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Segooa, M. A. & Kalema, B. M. (2016). A Contextualized Model for Virtual Learning in Higher Institutions. International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), 7(4), 60-81. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTD.2016100104

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Segooa, Mmatshuene Anna, and Billy Mathias Kalema. "A Contextualized Model for Virtual Learning in Higher Institutions," International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD) 7, no.4: 60-81. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJTD.2016100104

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Abstract

This study aimed at designing a contextualized Virtual Learning model that suits South African institutions of higher learning. The study identified factors necessary for contextualizing VLE to fit the student's perspective in developing countries. Literature was reviewed to identify the contextualizing factors, based on which a research model was designed and validated using data collected from students at different levels of learning at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. The study used quantitative approach and the data was analysed using statistical package called Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Results indicated that, compatibility, complexity, technological factors, organisational and environmental issues as well as mind-set are significant factors for VLEs contextualization. This study contributes theoretically by bridging the gap in literature and apposite model informing the development of VLEs in developing countries. Practically, the findings of this study will be leveraged by institutions of higher learning that want to implement VLEs within their settings.

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