Abstract
This paper identifies and discusses several influential factors as well as opportunities, associated with effective- online learning implementation in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions (THUs). Fourteen (14) THUs were surveyed, using face-to-face interviews in focus groups. The groups included Lecturers, Heads of ICT Departments, ICT Technical Personnel as well as Admi/:listrative Staff. Results indicate that mostly, problems with effective online implementation in THUs are centred on a severe scarcity of online resources and tools and that the main challenges lie in going beyond the process of integrating technology with their teaching curricular, so that training of both teaching and supporting staffs also poses a big challenge in the process. In addition, opportunities for e-learning are totally unexplored because of the low pace of THUs' online learning practices. In this respect, THUs are required to devise and implement clear and well defined e-learning strategies before they can move a step further.
Recommended Citation
Victor, M. (2006). TOWARDS EFFECTIVE ONLINE LEARNING IMPLEMENTATION IN TANZANIAN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS: OBSTACLES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 29(2), 115-127. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v29i2.381
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University of Dar es Salaam
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