This dissertation concerns the evaluation of the utilisation of e-Learning in public Further Education and Training Colleges for the provision of education and training. The literature study investigates the concept e-Learning, related terminology, benefits and drawbacks and their relevance to the FET sector in South Africa. The study identifies basic e-Learning requirements, that is, infrastructure, technical and human resources for the implementation of e-Learning in FET Colleges. Government policy initiatives that seek to assist FET Colleges in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT), challenges and opportunities for the provision of education and training that FET Colleges have in e-Learning are also investigated. In order to realise the objectives of the study, separate structured pre-coded interviews with three senior managers representing the following Further Education and Training Colleges were held, Central Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni West and Sedibeng. The interviews covered issues relating to policy and availability of infrastructure and other resources for e-Learning. Self-administered questionnaires were also used to capture the views of middle managers on various e-Learning issues. Findings indicate that e-Learning is a superficial matter for FET institutions – a little known phenomenon. The available ICT infrastructure in FET Colleges is mainly used for management and administration. Access to the Internet is mainly for managers and educators and very limited for learners. There are also conflicting views on e- Learning between senior management and middle managers due to miscommunication. There is a skills shortage as far as e-Learning is concerned. / Mr. H.B. Klopper
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:3251 |
| Date | 20 June 2008 |
| Creators | Tsolo, Ramodise Phillip |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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