The Level of Utilization and Opportunities of E-Learning Technologies among selected Universities in Tanzania

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2013 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: 3.66, Kampala International University, language: English, abstract: The major purpose of this research was to explore the utilization and opportunities of electronic-learning technologies (e-learning) among the selected Universities in Tanzania. The descriptive survey research design was used, and the respondents were students who were selected randomly. The main instrument was a questionnaire which was distributed to the respondents. The researcher collected 267 completed questionnaires out of a total of 326. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency and statistics. The findings showed that there is an average utilization of e-learning technology among the selected Universities and several important opportunities in education at large. It is therefore recommended that the management should be interested in supporting the development of e-learning technology and be willing to recognize the challenges students face and to provide the necessary policy and practical support to help overcome these challenges if they wish to promote the use of e-learning technologies as a part of the delivery of course materials in Kampala International University.

Adum Joseph, Assistant Lecturer, born in Patongo-Kiteny, June 26, 1986. MIS, Kampala International University-Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2012); BIT, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda (2006). Network administrator 2010-2011 Kampala International University, Dar es salaam. Assistant lecturer (2010 up to date) at Kampala International University, Dar es Salaam College. Creative Works Networking, Website development, database development (MYSQL) & management, computer hardware and software repair & maintenance and Teaching. Memberships Mem.: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (executive committee), Hollywood Radio & TV Society (board directors 1988-91, president 1991) Political Affiliation Democrat Religion Roman Catholic Family Son of Vincent and Nekolina; Single. Address Office: Dar es Salaam, Gongolamboto, Box 9790