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- Investigating the Availability, Accessibility and Use of E-Learning Resources by Undergraduate Students in University of Ilorin, Kwara State
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1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NG
1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NG
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International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, Vol 3, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 19-26Abstract
The availability and use of e-learning resources in the acquisition and transfer of knowledge have been observed as a steering agent that facilitates the realisation of major educational benefits in a developing economy. This study investigated the availability, accessibility, and use of e-learning tools by undergraduate students in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, including the challenges limiting the full exploitation of e-learning resources for optimal usage and efficient e-service delivery. The methodology adopted for this research was purely survey design using the questionnaire approach as the main instrument for data collection. From the findings, limited availability, accessibility and usage of e-learning resources by the undergraduate students were revealed. The findings further showed that the major challenges hindering the effective use of e-learning resources amongst University of Ilorin students include lack of sophisticated e-learning resources such as teleconferencing, video conferencing, virtual classroom among others and high cost in the procurement of facilities that support e-learning. Based on these findings, recommendations are made towards addressing the challenges encountered by students in the utilisation of e-learning resources in higher institutions of learning.Keywords
E-Learning Resources, Infrastructures, Availability, Accessibility.
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- Investigating the Availability, Accessibility and Use of E-Learning Resources by Undergraduate Students in University of Ilorin, Kwara State
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1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NG
1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NG
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International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 19-26Abstract
The availability and use of e-learning resources in the acquisition and transfer of knowledge have been observed as a steering agent that facilitates the realisation of major educational benefits in a developing economy. This study investigated the availability, accessibility, and use of e-learning tools by undergraduate students in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, including the challenges limiting the full exploitation of e-learning resources for optimal usage and efficient e-service delivery. The methodology adopted for this research was purely survey design using the questionnaire approach as the main instrument for data collection. From the findings, limited availability, accessibility and usage of e-learning resources by the undergraduate students were revealed. The findings further showed that the major challenges hindering the effective use of e-learning resources amongst University of Ilorin students include lack of sophisticated e-learning resources such as teleconferencing, video conferencing, virtual classroom among others and high cost in the procurement of facilities that support e-learning. Based on these findings, recommendations are made towards addressing the challenges encountered by students in the utilisation of e-learning resources in higher institutions of learning.Keywords
E-Learning Resources, Infrastructures, Availability, Accessibility.- Human Resources and Knowledge Management Practices in Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria-Challenges and Prospects
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1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, NG
1 Department of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, NG
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International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, Vol 7, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 17-24Abstract
Human resources (HR) and knowledge management (KM) practices are inevitable for the performance optimization of organizations. At the same time, successful HR and KM practices can lead to innovation, creativity, organizational learning, productivity and knowledge sharing, among others. In view of this, this paper discusses the impact of HR elements on KM practices in institutions of learning in Nigeria, in line with the challenges militating against successful HR and KM strategies and prospects. It was revealed, in this paper, that institutions of learning in Nigeria are yet to define and streamline the relationship between HR and KM to achieve knowledge sharing, dissemination and distribution across institutions due to some challenges discussed in this paper. In conclusion, based on the challenges militating against successful HR and KM practices in Nigeria’s institutions of learning, policy interventions have been suggested for stakeholders in Government and Administrators in these Institutions.Keywords
Human Resources, Knowledge Management, Institutions of Learning, Management, Performance, Human Resources Management Practices.References
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