Practices and challenges in an emerging m-learning environment
Type of Resource:
Journal
Year of Publication:
2017
Indicators:
- Enablers
- Challenges
- Outcomes and Impacts
Themes:
- Digital Literacy And Skills
- Internet for Democracy
- Internet Governance
- Internet Or Digital Rights and Freedoms
Author(s): Edgar Napoleon Asiimwe; Åke Grönlund; Mathias Hatakka
This study reports an interpretative case study investigating practices and challenges in an
emerging m-learning environment at Makerere University in Uganda. The research focuses on how learning content management systems (LCMS) are implemented and used for m-learning purposes. The main finding is the importance of the support staff; it takes a long time to implement new technology and change teaching practices, support staff is needed to manage, inspire and support student and teachers.
URL
http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewissue.php?id=47#Refereed_Articles
Region of Study:
East Africa,
Country of Study:
Uganda,
Study Quality
High