A survey of e-learning readiness in tertiary institutions: A case study of Kenya polytechnic

Abstract

This was a case study to determine the readiness factors for E-Learning at Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi. E-Iearning is an alternative that institutions in Kenya cannot ignore any longer. Therefore there is thus a need to assess the readiness of these institutions to implement E-Iearning. To be able to provide E-Iearning in any institution, an e-readiness assessment survey needs to be carried out. The objective of this study was to establish the key factors that determine the readiness for E-Iearning in Kenya polytechnic The study data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, frequencies, and factor analysis. Factor analysis was done to determine the readiness factors necessary for Elearning This study concluded that in comparing the traditional method of learning with ELearning the students indicated that there are so many disadvantages that the traditional class room learning method face. For example, the learner must be given time to participate in an e-Iearning course, must have easy access to a computer, must see learning as a personal advantage and for career development and must be able to take responsibility for much of his or her own learning. Factors that contribute to readiness for E-Iearning included the following: - the learner computer literacy, the learners' character, and the learner's motivation. Organization should provide elearning management support and e-Iearning culture. The content for E-Iearning should include E-Iearning mechanisms and the e-learning delivery methodology. The technical requirements should include technical support. Thus the future of e-learning must be considered.