A social networked learning adoption model for higher education institutions in developing countries

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dc.contributor.authorMaleko Munguatosha, Godfrey
dc.contributor.authorBirevu Muyinda, Paul
dc.contributor.authorLubega, Jude Thaddeus
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-20T12:48:21Z
dc.date.available2022-10-20T12:48:21Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractThe 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMunguatosha, 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 10.1108/10748121111179439en_US
dc.identifier.other10.1108/10748121111179439
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4958
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherOn the Horizonen_US
dc.subjectNew learning mediaen_US
dc.subjectSocial softwareen_US
dc.subjectSocial networked learningen_US
dc.subjectICT-supported learningen_US
dc.subjectTechnology acceptance modelen_US
dc.subjectStructural equation modellingen_US
dc.subjectHigher educationen_US
dc.subjectDeveloping countriesen_US
dc.titleA social networked learning adoption model for higher education institutions in developing countriesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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