A case study of e-learning adoption and architectural design for Royal University of Bhutan | |
| Author | Penjor, Sonam |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ICT-10-14 |
| Subject(s) | Intelligent tutoring systems Internet in education |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Information and Communications Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ICT-10-14 |
| Abstract | This report is about adoption and designing architectural framework of e-Learning at Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) to enhance traditional face-to-face type of education. RUB has conducted the analysis to assess the perception of adopters to recognize the readiness for e-learning adoption. For the analysis, the surveys questionnaires were developed from the instruments based on Diffusion of Innovation (Roger, 1995) of adoption process and distributed to RUB members’ colleges. These surveys mainly targeted adopters (especially IT administrators and teaching professionals) as they would be the ultimate users and continue to use in the future. At the same time, interviews and discussion were also conducted with IT administrators to investigate the current technical issues for compatibility of software, servers and customization of e-learning software. The total of 150 survey data were collected and compiled from the adopters. During the data collection in GCBS, awareness through training was also created on e-learning by using “moodle” open source software to helped adopters to gain more knowledge, ideas and meanings. The result from analysis of data reveals that the adopters are overall ready for e-learning. However, there are few concerns regarding with the experience of technical aspects based on e-learning software compatibility with the existing applications. For this, the further trainings in relevant areas are required by concern IT personal involve in e-learning to gain the sufficient knowledge and experience to handle issues related to e-learning. The e-learning architecture applicable to RUB is developed based on the adopters’ perception, existing infrastructures and applications with its repository at head office to become information pool that can be easily accessible, managed and operated. However, investment on trainings, bandwidth and computers are some of the recommendations to ensure successful implementation of e-learning to become effective, efficient and to deliver quality services. |
| Year | 2010 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ICT-10-14 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Erke, Tapio J.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Ahmed, Kazi M.;Rajatheva, R.M.A.P.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal University of Bhutan / DANIDA; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2010 |