Master of Computer Science

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    Developing framework for adopting e-learning pedagogical approach in Higher Education : a case for Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
    (Kampala International University, School of Computing and Information Technology, 2012-10) Humphrey, Mukooyo Geoffrey
    The overall objective of this study is to investigate the challenges of adopting e-learning pedagogical approach in higher education in higher education institutions in Uganda. The descriptive research design method was employed in this study. It involved using the questionnaires in collecting data from the respondents. The quantitative research design was used in gathering data on cases of efficiency in accessing, retrieving, securing, storing, registering and disseminating information the departments. Furthermore, this research collection technique was used because it was flexible and reliable method of data collection. The sample size 171 respondents from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. The researcher used simple random sampling which was a type of sampling technique that allowed researchers to collect data in which each element in the population has a known and equal probability of selection. This technique was convenient in order to achieve the research objectives because the respondents would have the same chance to be in sample. The research findings were that the students and lecturers could use the e-learning platform without any hindrance and online learning required Internet access and transmission of multimedia materials required high bandwidth. Universities could tackle some issues themselves. They could come together in order to buy bandwidth in bulk so as to reduce costs. To gain this kind of negotiating power, institutional leaders and IT departments must cooperate. Institutional managers would also have policies for using bandwidth sensibly by defining acceptable use. The recommendations are that use of new collaborative technologies required team work more than we were used to, in order for eLearning courses to produce an outcome that was competitive in the global employment market; universities need to invest carefully in online courses and before commencing an eLearning program, capacity analysis needs to be done first