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Title:
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TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE OF E-LEARNING WITHIN A BLENDED VOCATIONAL COURSE IN WEST AFRICA |
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Author(s):
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Ashwin Mehta |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-08-5 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Maggie McPherson |
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Year:
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2014 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Blended learning; Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), medical fieldwork, Africa |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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324 |
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Last Page:
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328 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Replacing lecture-based learning content with online information can augment learner-content interaction and facilitate greater mastery over a subject. The success of online delivery will depend on the readiness of learners to use and accept technology as well as the readiness of the organizational infrastructure to support a learner-centric learning culture. Successful implementation and adoption of online learning can be indicated by technology acceptance. In this project, lecture-based learning content for a healthcare vocational training course in West Africa was replaced with e-learning and applied to learners who had little or no prior computer experience. E-learning content was combined with practical and peer-based pedagogy to provide a blended learning course. This paper describes the acceptance of technology-assisted learning during the project. |
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