Readiness to use e-learning for agricultural higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Results from a survey of faculty members

Zschocke, Thomas and Beniest, Jan and Yayé, Aissétou Dramé and Chakeredza, Sebastian (2013) Readiness to use e-learning for agricultural higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Results from a survey of faculty members. AGRÁRINFORMATIKA / JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATICS, 4 (1). pp. 37-47. ISSN 2061-862X

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Abstract

E-learning is likely to be an increasingly important element in teaching agriculture and related subjects at universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors involved in determining the readiness and intention to adopt e-learning by faculty members at member institutions of the African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE). The study was based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior (DTPB) to predict intentions on the use of e-learning. DTPB draws on constructs influencing the attitude to use technology from two frequently investigated models in this area, that is, the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the technology acceptance model (TAM). Valid responses were collected from 70 faculty members with a survey questionnaire. Validated scales from previous research were used to measure the variables of interest. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents have only limited access to ICT infrastructure and support services. However, they perceived e-learning to be very useful in general and to have the potential to enhance their teaching-related activities.

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