SWOT Analysis of Blended Learning in Public Universities of Uganda: A Case Study of Muni University

Ali, Guma; Buruga, Bosco Apparatus; Habibu, Taban

doi:10.3390/j2040027

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“…a digital ecosystem of discussions can be constructed, between people with similar interests, in order to share knowledge, thoughts, questions and experience (Persico et al, 2014 ; Tsiotakis & Jimoyiannis, 2016 ). Discussions are stimulated outside the classroom among students and teachers, making the class more interactive and productive through pre-work (Ali et al, 2019 ).…”

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“…Discussions are stimulated outside the classroom among students and teachers, making the class more interactive and productive through pre-work (Ali et al, 2019).…”

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“…Financial investment e-learning can contribute to increase educational inequality since it requires high financial investments not only by the government but also from users (Arora & Mehta, 2018;Ali et al, 2019;Mirata et al, 2020).…”

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Mathematics learning and assessment using MathE platform: A case study

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Universities are encouraging the implementation of innovative methodologies and teaching strategies to develop an interactive and appealing educational environment where students are the focus of the learning process. In such a personalised learning environment, an increase of the students’ engagement and the improvement of the outcomes arise. MathE has been developed to help achieve this goal. Based on collaborative procedures, internet resources – both pre-existing and freely available as well as resources specifically conceived by the project team – and communities of practices, MathE intends to be a tool to nurture and stimulate the learning of Mathematics in higher education. This study introduces and describes the MathE platform, which is divided into three sections: Student’s Assessment, Library and Community of Practice. An in-depth description of the Student’s Assessment section is presented and an analysis of the results obtained from students, when using this feature of the platform, is also provided. After this, and based on the answers to an online survey, the impact of the MathE platform among students and teachers of eight countries is shown. Although the number of collected results is still scarce, it allows the recognition of a trend regarding the use of the material of the Student’s Assessment section for autonomous study. The results indicate the platform is well organized, with a satisfactory amount and diversity of questions and good interconnection between the various parts. Nevertheless, both teachers and students indicate that more questions should be introduced. The overall opinion about the MathE platform is very favourable.

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“…Discussions are stimulated outside the classroom among students and teachers, making the class more interactive and productive through pre-work (Ali et al, 2019).…”

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“…In a study assessing blended learning, Ali, Buruga and Habibu (2019) did a SWOT analysis in public universities in Uganda, and reported that the blended learning had strengths in serving multiple students in a short duration, university preparation, connecting students both in and out of class, using basic skills IT and commitment from top management. Weaknesses identified from the study comprised unreliable internet, low/inadequate bandwidth, lack of plagiarism methods, scarce numbers of computers and poor internet access.…”

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COVID-19 and Online Learning: A SWOT Analysis of Users’ Perspectives on Learning Management System of University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

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Addai-Mununkum

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This study investigated users’ perceptions of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on SWOT. The study adopted the explanatory sequential mixed methods which sampled 3272 students and 20 lecturers by using the stratified and purposive sampling techniques, respectively. The study used questionnaires and semi-structured interview guides to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed using Means and Standard Deviations, Independent Samples t-test, and ANOVA. The qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The study found that UEW LMS is perceived to have elements of weaknesses and threats as well as strengths and opportunities. The study further found that the users of LMS differ in their perceptions in terms of SWOT based on students’ age. The students, however, did not differ significantly in their perceptions of SWOT based on gender. The study recommended that the management of UEW LMS need to educate both lecturers and students about the benefits that LMS offers to its users. Management of the UEW should make the usage of the LMS compulsory for teaching and learning while taking into consideration the age, level as well as the programme of study in the design and implementation of subsequent online platforms for students and lecturers.

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“…3. SWOT-analysis, various aspects of its application in education are identified, for example, in the works (Satria and Shahbana, 2020) and (Ali al., 2019).…”

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PESTEL-analysis of the system “state – independent quality assessment agencies”: Political and socio-economic aspects

Аrtyukhov

2020

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The aim of the study. The article is devoted to determining the influence of political and socio-economic factors on the process of external evaluation of the quality of higher education at the university. The main factors that motivate a thorough analysis of the educational environment are described both from the point of view of the participants in this process and from the point of view of auditors, independent institutions. The analysis of external factors is the first stage of creating an effective strategy for the advanced development of the educational institution and ensuring its financial stability. Methodology. The use of PESTEL-analysis as a tool for assessing the impact of external factors on the quality of education is substantiated. The list of criteria (indicators) of external assessment of the quality of educational programs is presented and the use of these criteria for the creation of effective mechanisms of maintenance of the quality of higher education in HEI is offered. Results. When considering the relationship “state – independent quality assessment agencies” input parameters are factors of external influence, system parameters – financial performance indicators, management parameters – regulatory framework and criteria for assessing the quality of educational programs, output parameters – recommendations for building an internal quality assurance system education in HEI. Among the political factors of influence can be identified both destabilizing and positive factors on the quality assurance system of free economic zones. Destabilizing factors provoke a constructive response from NAQA in the form of development and active implementation of the regulatory framework in the activities to ensure the quality of education. Practical meaning. The criteria for the external evaluation of the educational program and the activities of the NAQA in terms of improving the national regulatory framework respond to the economic challenges facing the quality assurance system of education. In response to social challenges, the system of external evaluation of the quality of education becomes more “flexible” and prone to a variety of methods for solving problems. Prospects for further research. The analysis of all these factors, as well as the tools to influence these factors, developed by the NAQA, should be the basis of the strategy for the development of free economic relations and regulations on the development of quality assurance in education. The creation of a tool of technological influence on the analyzed factors by the management of the HEI determines the prospects for further research.

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SWOT Analysis of Blended Learning in Public Universities of Uganda: A Case Study of Muni University

Cited by 16 publications

References 31 publications

Mathematics learning and assessment using MathE platform: A case study

Mathematics learning and assessment using MathE platform: A case study

COVID-19 and Online Learning: A SWOT Analysis of Users’ Perspectives on Learning Management System of University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

PESTEL-analysis of the system “state – independent quality assessment agencies”: Political and socio-economic aspects

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