Use Of Ict In Distance Education At Hanyang Cyber University:
Possible Best Practices For The Institute Of Adult Education

Authors : Belingtone Eliringia MARIKI

Pages : 185-195

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Publication Date : 2013-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was carried out at Hanyang Cyber University insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HYCU); in the Republic of Korea. The main purpose of this study was to explore Hanyang Cyber University’s experience in the use of ICT in Distance Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DE); so as to learn best practices that can be adapted by the Institute of Adult Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IAE); in Tanzania. Specifically, the study explored on how HYCU uses ICT in DE and the challenges that they encounter in the course of using ICT in DE. Both structured and unstructured interviews were used for data collection. Findings showed that HYCU use various ICTs such as Learning Management System and online interaction assessment methods to enhance DE. Challenges such as difficulties in meeting online teaching and learning requirements and lack of human and material resource to undertake DE courses were identified to constrain effective use of ICTs in DE at HYCU. It is recommended that IAE should consider contextualization of the Learning Management System that is currently used at HYCU when establishing online study programme to ensure quality DE in the Institute.
Keywords : Information And Communication Technology, Distance Education