A Model to Enhance Tutorial Management in Teaching and Learning Using Cloud Computing
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2024-02
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Integration of ICT in teaching and learning has been a growing concern that has
attracted a lot of research and inquiry following the increase in the availability,
accessibility and affordability of ICT among learners and the emergence of E Learning systems. Universities face unprecedented demand to shift their pedagogues
to be more learner-centered in an effort to improve student learning experience and
outcomes using modern technology. However due to the increase in student
enrolment there has been a gradual decline in the use of the learner-centered tutorials
despite potential in enhancing students learning experience and acquisition
knowledge and other academic skills. Modern technology, such as cloud computing
can indicatively be integrated to improve tutorial administration and help increase
students’ participation in learning. There is a lack of locally developed E-Learning
systems to address challenges appropriately. The main purpose of this study was to
improve the management of tutorials in teaching and learning by developing an
online application model based on cloud computing. The study was guided by
collaborative and constructivist theories of learning. The study was conducted at
Kenyatta University where the researcher used a snowball sampling method to
identify participants since not all academic programs are taught using tutorials. The
study was conducted in three stages: survey on tutorials, development of online
tutorial management system (Tutmas) and experimentation of the platform. The
main methodology was action research but it combined agile software development
approach and qualitative method at specific instances. The findings show that
students and lecturers appreciated the learning experience and skills gained in
regular tutorials and that Tutmas platform was quite effective in the management
and administration of tutorials as well as enhancing students’ learning experiences.
The recommendation is that institutions should purposefully enhance the use of
tutorials and enhance their efficiency by using the cloud-based system. Students
should be experiencing tutorials early once they join the University in their first
year. It is recommended that tutorials should be harnessed and the system should
incorporate peer review of tutorial papers in order to publish quality papers in an
institutional online tutorial journal.
Description
A Thesis Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology in the Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education of Kenyatta University, February 2024.
Supervisors
1. Samson Rosana Ondigi
2. Elizaphan Muuro Maina