Adoption of E-Learning Technologies: A Literature Synthesis of Influencing Factors
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https://doi.org/10.54536/jeteli.v1i2.6037Keywords:
Adoption, Colleges, Educational Technology, E-Learning, ICTAbstract
This study examines the use of e-learning in Colleges of Education and the barriers that deter its adoption and use. Since the number of digital resources present in the educational environment is rising, it is useful to know the promoters and obstacles that interfere with the adoption of e-learning in these organisations. Results also show that, although technology infrastructure remains problematic, faculty readiness, as well as institutional leadership and support structures, are pivotal to e-learning adoption. In addition, cultural and contextual aspects like perceived ease of use and relevance of e-learning system also have a significant influence on the rate of propagation. Emphasizing the need for specific interventions, the research offers practical implications to policymakers, school practitioners, and institutional officials to gain a full comprehension of conditions and tactics to improve practice. The study is closed with a set of actionable recommendations for scholars and practitioners and suggests future research to fill the holes within e-elearning adoption and to explore new trends.
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