- Title
- A framework development for the adoption of information and communication technology web technologies in higher education systems
- Creator
- Ohei, Kenneth N., Brink, Roelien
- Subject
- Blended and integrated learning, Collaboration and integrated learning, Higher education system (HES)
- Date
- 2019
- Type
- Article
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10210/297555
- Identifier
- uj:32443
- Identifier
- Citation: Ohei, K.N. & Brink, R., 2019, ‘A framework development for the adoption of information and communication technology web technologies in higher education systems’, South African Journal of Information Management 21(1), a1030. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/sajim.v21i1.1030
- Identifier
- ISSN: 1560-683X (Online)
- Identifier
- ISSN: 2078-1865 (Print)
- Description
- Abstract: Background: The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) tools into educational systems has been at the forefront of the educational sector for decades. The integration of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 technologies is progressively being encouraged worldwide across several universities to support teaching and learning processes and to offer students the possibility of learning experiences and engagements to suit their digital needs. Objectives: This article probes a framework development for the adoption of ICT web technologies in higher education systems (HES) and further suggests a framework for adoption with the aim of enhancing the mode of education delivery and improving business processes. An understanding of the benefits associated with Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 tools adoption is gained to support collaboration between students and educators and to build social presence through interactive learning. South African universities continue to experience circumstances in which many learners who enrol are novice users of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 tools and require optimal support to bridge the gaps and the knowledge and skills exposure required. The problem with educators’ inability to incorporate Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 tools in their teaching and learning practices exists...
- Language
- English
- Rights
- ©2019, authors
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