Academics' views of adaptive e-learning technology in a South African university. (12th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bayaga, Anass
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology enhanced learning. Volume 13:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 78
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2020-10-12
• Subjects: adaptive learning technology -- e-learning -- e-health -- computational cognition -- information processing; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Education -- Effect of technological innovations on -- Periodicals; Web-based instruction -- Periodicals; Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 371.3305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5255

Abstract

The current study draws on research conducted on cognitive enhancement and adaptive e-learning technologies at a South African higher education institution. The research was motivated by the failure of implementation processes or delayed adoption rates regarding Adaptive E-Learning (AEL) technologies as compared to other industries or environments. This study was conducted involving ten academics recruited from a South African university. The design was exploratory in which participants' experiences were analysed via discourse analysis. This study found that too many of the university faculty participants lacked sufficient understanding of AEL for AEL to be adequately implemented and used at the university.