A social networked learning adoption model for higher education institutions in developing countries
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Date
2011
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Volume Title
Publisher
On the Horizon
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to establish a model for adopting social networked learning in
higher institutions of learning in developing countries of Africa.
Design/methodology/approach – Mixed methods research methodology involving survey and
interviews was adopted in the collection of data for building the model. The model was theoretically
underpinned by the Technology Acceptance Model and the social constructivist learning theory, and
was built and validated using structural equation modelling and Delphi techniques respectively.
Findings – Adoption of social networked learning in developing countries of Africa requires self
efficacy, reliable technical and administrative support, infrastructure, system interactivity, adequate
budgeting and accountability, and a flexible organisational culture.
Practical implications – The model provides a framework for integrating social software tools with the
traditional learning systems of developing countries of Africa. This has a positive outcome of providing
social constructivist information and communication technology (ICT) supported learning at low or no
cost.
Social implications – The model has the potential to encourage formation of communities of practice to
encourage development of social learning and a student-centered pedagogy.
Originality/value – The novelty of this research lies in the extension of the traditional technology
acceptance models with constructs for proper budgeting and accountability and organisational culture.
Time and other resources need to be devoted to developing social networked learning and the model
takes this into account.
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Keywords
New learning media, Social software, Social networked learning, ICT-supported learning, Technology acceptance model, Structural equation modelling, Higher education, Developing countries
Citation
Munguatosha, G. M., Muyinda, P. B., & Lubega, J. T. (2011). A social networked learning adoption model for higher education institutions in developing countries. On the Horizon. DOI 10.1108/10748121111179439