Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward

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Главные авторы: Ghasia, Mohamed, Machumu, Haruni, Zhu, Chang, DePryck, Koen
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Опубликовано: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) 2026
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author Ghasia, Mohamed
Machumu, Haruni
Zhu, Chang
DePryck, Koen
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spelling ir-:123456789-20282026-06-24T18:49:48Z Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward Ghasia, Mohamed Machumu, Haruni Zhu, Chang DePryck, Koen e-learning learning learning technology blended learning ICT ICT policy This article was sent to DPRS for publication This paper explores the historical background of the Mzumbe University (MU)’s approach to e-learning since its inception in 2009. It reflects on the successes and challenges, lessons learnt from the MU experience and recommend a way forward. The paper is based on case study research, making the use of observation and secondary data generated from previous e-learning utilisation reports. It discusses trends in e-learning system adoption, deployment, implementation and utilisation at the MU. Findings indicate that awareness of the e-learning system, adoption rate and use have been increasing, leading to significant results such as receiving extensive coverage in the university agenda such that campaigns on its utilisation have been evident. Moreover, the results show the existence of some critical challenges including limited Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) infrastructure, inadequate ICTs didactical skills among students and teachers, lack of technical expertise in digital content design and production, as well as over-reliance on the traditional philosophy of teaching and learning. Based on the findings, it is recommended to encourage continuous user support, going beyond uploading and downloading the University’s strategic policies. Despite the observed e-learning successes, the MU is still in need of an adequate, advanced and quality range of 21st century teaching and learning skills among teachers and students. Private 2026-06-03T07:21:20Z 2020 Article APA https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2028 en application/pdf International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT)
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Ghasia, Mohamed
Machumu, Haruni
Zhu, Chang
DePryck, Koen
Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title_full Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title_fullStr Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title_full_unstemmed Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title_short Reflection on e-learning system of the Mzumbe University in Tanzania: Successes, challenges and way forward
title_sort reflection on e learning system of the mzumbe university in tanzania successes challenges and way forward
topic e-learning
learning
learning technology
blended learning
ICT
ICT policy
url https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2028
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