Factors influencing the utilisation of e-learning among nursing learners at a college in Mombasa, Kenya
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background. The adoption of e-learning assists educators by making lessons more effective, allowing them to maximise the potential for individual learning curves and styles within the classroom. Objective. To determine the factors influencing the adoption of online learning among learners in the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Mombasa campus. Methods. This study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional study design. The self-administered questionnaire had open- and closed-ended questions. Data were checked for accuracy, consistency and completeness. The data were then cleaned and coded. We analysed the data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Results. Of a total of 185 students, 148 were included in the study and final analysis. All respondents indicated that they had been trained in e-learning. Most (n=96, 64.9%) of the respondents had been trained four times, 29 (19.6%) had been trained once, 15 (10.1%) had been trained twice and 8 (5.4%) had been trained thrice. Most respondents (n=53, 35.8%) were unsure whether training on e-learning is a basic requirement for the campus to establish and adopt a new system effectively. Most respondents (n=73, 49.3%) were unsure whether individual characteristics influence e-learning adoption. There was no significant association between sex and attitude towards e-learning (p=0.178) and no significant association (p=0.685) was observed between the department of study and training of learners on e-learning. Conclusion. We concluded that KMTC has not adopted e-learning fully. The study recommends that top management in this institution should offer their undivided support to the e-learning academic programmes and facilitation. This support could be in the form of extensive training, workshops, policy development and awareness.
Institution: Kenya Methodist University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220110646