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Blended Learning In The Wake Of Ict Infrastructure Deficiencies: The Case Of A Zimbabwean University, Lucia Makwasha, Sam Jnr Takavarasha, Hazel Mubango
Blended Learning In The Wake Of Ict Infrastructure Deficiencies: The Case Of A Zimbabwean University, Lucia Makwasha, Sam Jnr Takavarasha, Hazel Mubango
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
In the wake of debates between actors in the Zimbabwean higher education sector about the effectiveness of e-learning models, it is important to investigate the effectiveness of using blended learning at a time when infrastructure challenges are disrupting ICT access. This paper aims to address this quest for a deeper understanding by investigating students' perceptions of blended learning at a selected Zimbabwean university. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with students from a Zimbabwean university that employs blended learning under an interpretivist paradigm. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) was used for conceptualising students' cognitive development and Engestrom's (2003) Third-generation Activity …
Factors Influencing User Adherence Towards Privacy Standards Of Internet Of Things Devices, Philip Bazanye, Walter Uys, Wallace Chigona
Factors Influencing User Adherence Towards Privacy Standards Of Internet Of Things Devices, Philip Bazanye, Walter Uys, Wallace Chigona
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
The upsurge in the use of Internet of things (IoT) devices increases the likelihood of cyber-attacks on end users. The objective of the study reported here was to investigate the factors that influence IoT device users’ adherence to privacy standards. This interpretivist exploratory research was guided by a three-phased approach using activity theory. The interview questions were derived from the conceptual model and themes analysed using deductive thematic analysis. The findings indicate that a lack of adherence is driven by a lack of trust in IoT devices and service providers, as well as convenience and health factors. In addition, users’ …
Social Media & Privacy: Understanding Privacy In The Age Of Content Creator Culture, Robert Tagoe, Raphael Amponsah, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, Eric Afful-Dadzie
Social Media & Privacy: Understanding Privacy In The Age Of Content Creator Culture, Robert Tagoe, Raphael Amponsah, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, Eric Afful-Dadzie
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
In today's digital age, content creators are gaining public attention and becoming highly influential. With that increased influence, it is important to acknowledge the privacy concerns within this culture. This interpretive research study seeks to identify and understand the dynamics of privacy within the content creator culture. This research will leverage information from interviews with content creators from various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Using theories to understand the phenomena, theories of privacy calculus, privacy paradox and self-disclosure, will be used to view how content creators define and navigate privacy, strategies employed to control personal …
Digital Transformation In Government: A Bibliometric Scoping Of African Aspirations And The Realities, Hossana Twinomurinzi, Sibukele Gumbo
Digital Transformation In Government: A Bibliometric Scoping Of African Aspirations And The Realities, Hossana Twinomurinzi, Sibukele Gumbo
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
African countries have persistently ranked poorly in the United Nations E-Government Development index (EGDI). This study therefore sought to make sense of the nature and form of digital transformation (DX) in African governments. It used a bibliometric analysis and a critical realist lens to explore some of the underlying structures and generative mechanisms that influence DX. The key findings from 606 scholarly publications over the three decades of DX research reveals marked sharp contrasts, with South Africa dominating the research on DX, an underrepresentation of DX research from most African nations, and some influence from non-African nations, particularly the United …
Codesigning A Big Data Analytic Tool For Girl Child Learner Drop Out From Eastern Cape Province -South Africa, Nobert Rangarirai Jere, Nosipho Carol Mavuso, Nelly Sharpley
Codesigning A Big Data Analytic Tool For Girl Child Learner Drop Out From Eastern Cape Province -South Africa, Nobert Rangarirai Jere, Nosipho Carol Mavuso, Nelly Sharpley
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
Developing sustainable solutions is critical for adoption of digital solutions. As the high number of learners dropping out of school continues to increase, it is critical to find innovative ways of predicting and preventing high drop out. Current literature has documented a number of factors that influence learner drop out. Innovative ideas, techniques and activities have been undertaken to motivate learners to stay at school. It is unfortunate that most of the initiatives have not helped to avoid drop out of learners. The study is based on a mixed approached that was used targeting female learns from Oliver Tambo District …
A Social Profile-Based E-Learning Model, Xola Ntlangula
A Social Profile-Based E-Learning Model, Xola Ntlangula
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
Many High Education Institutions (HEIs) have migrated to blended or complete online learning to cater for less interruption with learning. As such, there is a growing demand for personalized e-learning to accommodate the diversity of students' needs. Personalization can be achieved using recommendation systems powered by artificial intelligence. Although using student data to personalize learning is not a new concept, collecting and identifying appropriate data is necessary to determine the best recommendations for students. By reviewing the existing data collection capabilities of the e-learning platforms deployed by public universities in South Africa, we were able to establish the readiness of …
Factors Influencing The Retention Of Millennial Software Developers In South African Companies, Kim Fouche, Maureen Tanner
Factors Influencing The Retention Of Millennial Software Developers In South African Companies, Kim Fouche, Maureen Tanner
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
South Africa has an Information Technology skills shortage leading to high turnover of Information Technology professionals. Not only do companies face significant costs in replacing software developers, but high mobility also affects staff morale. Millennials are known to be more loyal to their own needs and do not tend to stay at companies for long, increasing the complexities of retention. This study explores the factors that influence the retention of millennial software developers in South African companies. The qualitative study was carried out using online semi-structured interviews. The study found that work environment, lifestyle, and management style, play a key …
An Assessment Of The Consistency Gap In Developing Countries: A Case Of Zimbabwe’S Ict Regulatory Framework, Casper Chigwedere
An Assessment Of The Consistency Gap In Developing Countries: A Case Of Zimbabwe’S Ict Regulatory Framework, Casper Chigwedere
African Conference on Information Systems and Technology
An effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) regulatory system is expected to advance regulatory consistency, independence, pro-competitiveness, consistency, competency, and accountability. These qualities will inspire investor confidence, sectoral growth, and customer satisfaction. Since we considered regulatory independence elsewhere, this paper investigates the level of regulatory consistency in developing countries. This is done using data from Zimbabwe a developing country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study employs a Qualitative methodology, and Heeks’ (2002) Design Reality Gap (DRG) model under an interpretivist paradigm. Data collection employed in-depth interviews with purposively selected stakeholders and the analysed using Nvivo (release 1.6.1 (1136)) and thematic analysis …