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E-LEARNING UPTAKE AMONG ACADEMICIANS AND STUDENTS IN TANZANIAN UNIVERSITIES

Titus M. TOSSY
Alfred S. SIFE
Simeo B. KİSANJARA
Simon S. MSANJİLA
Journal
IOJET
Pages
18–35
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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The originality of this study is based on theaddition of new variables and methodologies employed as empirical evidence based on theextent of e-learning uptake in Tanzanian universities.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study was to ascertain the extent of current e-learning uptake inTanzanian universities.
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Key Findings & Data:Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 400 respondents,with a rate of return 85.5%.
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The purpose of this study was to ascertain the extent of current e-learning uptake inTanzanian universities. The quantitative approach involving survey design was adopted in thecollection of data. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 400 respondents,with a rate of return 85.5%. The average reliability of variables 0.949 was determined usingCronbach's Alpha. Fuzzy Logic model and t-test were adopted for data analysis. The findingsrevealed that the average extent of current e-learning uptake among students andacademicians were less than half of threshold amounting to 50% (i.e. level of awareness was16%, availability was 20.6%, accessibility was 17%, attitude was 15% as variables used).There was no statistically significant difference in e-learning uptake among students andacademicians as the value of p > 0.05. The findings of this study established a base groundand guidelines to inform the e-learning stakeholders and policymakers to find and establishsuitable policy as well as mechanism to adopt and encourage sustainable use of e-learningsystems for life-long teaching and learning. The originality of this study is based on theaddition of new variables and methodologies employed as empirical evidence based on theextent of e-learning uptake in Tanzanian universities.

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TOSSY, T. M., SIFE, A. S., KİSANJARA, S. B., MSANJİLA, S. S. (2022). E-LEARNING UPTAKE AMONG ACADEMICIANS AND STUDENTS IN TANZANIAN UNIVERSITIES. IOJET, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 1, 18–35. https://ajindex.com/articles/542301

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