Determinants Of Adoption Of E-Learning In Kenyan Public Universities: A Case Of Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology

doi:10.61426/sjbcm.v2i2.148

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Innovation & DesignHigh ImpactStrong effect

Stakeholder engagement is the strongest predictor of successful eLearning adoption in higher education.

Active involvement of all relevant parties significantly influences the successful integration of digital learning platforms.

Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management · 2015

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Key Findings

01Stakeholder participation demonstrated the highest Pearson correlation coefficient (.666) with eLearning adoption.
02Financial resources, ICT infrastructure, and institutional support also influenced adoption, though to a lesser extent than stakeholder engagement.

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Application

Design takeaway

Prioritize and actively cultivate stakeholder engagement throughout the design and implementation phases of any educational technology initiative.

How to apply

When designing an eLearning platform or strategy, conduct thorough stakeholder analysis and develop a clear engagement plan that includes communication, feedback mechanisms, and co-creation opportunities.

Project actions

01When planning your design project, identify all potential users and stakeholders and think about how you will involve them.
02Document your stakeholder engagement process clearly in your research and design documentation.

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Method & Evidence

AimTo determine the factors influencing the adoption of eLearning in Kenyan public universities, with a focus on stakeholder participation, financial resources, ICT infrastructure, and institutional support.

MethodQuantitative survey research

ProcedureA structured questionnaire was administered to faculty, students, and technical staff across three JKUAT campuses to gather data on their perceptions and experiences related to eLearning adoption. Data was analyzed using SPSS.

Sample100 participants

ContextHigher education institutions in developing economies, specifically public universities in Kenya.

Variables

IV["Stakeholder participation","Financial resources","ICT infrastructure","Institutional support"]

DVAdoption of eLearning

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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

+Focuses on a specific, under-researched context (developing economies' higher education).
+Employs quantitative methods to identify significant relationships between variables.

Limitations

The findings might be specific to the cultural and institutional context of Kenyan universities and may not directly apply to different educational systems.

Reliability & validity

The use of a structured questionnaire and statistical analysis (SPSS) suggests a degree of reliability. Validity would depend on the appropriateness of the questionnaire items in measuring the intended constructs.

Think critically

While stakeholder engagement is highlighted as crucial, how can designers balance the diverse and potentially conflicting needs of different stakeholder groups to create a universally accepted and effective design?

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Design Principles

"Involve all relevant stakeholders early and continuously in the design process to ensure buy-in and successful adoption."

Understanding the critical role of stakeholders is essential for designing and implementing effective eLearning strategies. This insight highlights that a top-down approach is insufficient; broad buy-in and participation are key drivers of adoption.

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What This Means for Your Design

Getting everyone involved (teachers, students, IT staff) is the most important thing for making new online learning tools work well.

How to use in your project

1.Reference this study when discussing the importance of user involvement and stakeholder consultation in your design process, particularly for educational technology projects.

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Quick Cite

(2015). DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF E-LEARNING IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A CASE OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY. Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v2i2.148 Retrieved from https://designdex.org/study/15682716-9d53-4b12-bc4b-81193e588699/stakeholder-engagement-is-the-strongest-predictor-of-successful-elearning-adoption-in-higher-education

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Research indicates that stakeholder participation is a critical determinant for the successful adoption of new technologies, such as eLearning platforms. A study by Ikileng (2015) found that active involvement of faculty, students, and technical staff had the strongest positive correlation with eLearning adoption in Kenyan universities, suggesting that design projects should prioritize inclusive engagement strategies to ensure user buy-in and effective implementation.

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Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management

DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF E-LEARNING IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A CASE OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

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Questions about this research

What does the research say about stakeholder engagement is the strongest predictor of successful elearning adoption in higher education?: Prioritize and actively cultivate stakeholder engagement throughout the design and implementation phases of any educational technology initiative. Evidence: Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management (2015).
Why does "Stakeholder engagement is the strongest predictor of successful eLearning adoption in higher education." matter for design?: Understanding the critical role of stakeholders is essential for designing and implementing effective eLearning strategies. This insight highlights that a top-down approach is insufficient; broad buy-in and participation are key drivers of adoption.
How can designers apply this research?: Prioritize and actively cultivate stakeholder engagement throughout the design and implementation phases of any educational technology initiative.
What were the main findings?: Stakeholder participation demonstrated the highest Pearson correlation coefficient (.666) with eLearning adoption.. Financial resources, ICT infrastructure, and institutional support also influenced adoption, though to a lesser extent than stakeholder engagement.
What research method was used?: Quantitative survey research with 100 participants.
How strong is the evidence?: Evidence strength is rated Strong effect, based on a 2015 journal from Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management.
What should I do differently in my next project?: When designing an eLearning platform or strategy, conduct thorough stakeholder analysis and develop a clear engagement plan that includes communication, feedback mechanisms, and co-creation opportunities.
What are the limitations?: The study focused on a single university, potentially limiting the generalizability of findings to other institutions. The cross-sectional design does not establish causality.
Is there evidence that stakeholder engagement affects design outcomes?: The study found that involving stakeholders was the most significant factor in driving the adoption of eLearning, outweighing the impact of financial investment, technology, and institutional policies. Understanding the critical role of stakeholders is essential for designing and implementing effective eLearning strate Source: Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management (2015).
Where does this adoption research apply?: Higher education institutions in developing economies, specifically public universities in Kenya. It sits within innovation & design research on designdex.org.