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- Title: Modeling LIS Students' Intention to Adopt E-Learning: A Case from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
- Author : Library Philosophy and Practice
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines,Books,Professional & Technical,Education,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 216 KB
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Introduction Many individuals today are in real pursuit of literacy. This is characteristic of students in higher level of education that is the University level. University students are in great pursuit of information; they are willing to learn new things, ideas, technologies and also learn new way of acquiring information. This obviously occurs now that the world in turning into a global village. This is the world of information and communication technology (ICT). In education, computer has made tremendous impacts to enhance learning. Information and communication technology and its use have impacted the way learners and educators acquire and deliver information (Eke, 2009). These technologies have been applied in so many ways in the learning pursuit. They can come in electronic formats which are, learning via electronic means for learners. This becomes e-learning. E-learning (electronic learning) involves use of electronic media (the Internet, DVD, CDROM, Videotape, television, cell phones, etc.) for teaching and learning at a distance. (Engelbrecht, 2005). An e-learning unit at University of Nigeria Nsukka to promote and encourage the use of e-learning in teaching and learning, through a variety of academic activities. E-learning at the University of Nigeria is clearly seen to be at its infancy stage, and that gives relevance to the present study which is to investigate the factors that affect LIS students' intentions to adopt e-learning. Specifically, there are two research questions, viz: