The adoption of e-learning 2.0 in higher education by teachers and students: An investigation using mixed methods approach

• Main Authors: Zakaria, Mohd Hafiz, Watson, Jason, Edwards, Sylvia L.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/299/1/zakaria_2011_IC4E.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/299/

This paper describes an approach to investigate the adoption of Web 2.0 in the classroom using a mixed methods study. By using a combination of qualitative or quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, we attempt to synergize the results and provide a more valid understanding of Web 2.0 adoption for learning by both teachers and students. This approach is expected to yield a better holistic view on the adoption issues associated with the e-learning 2.0 concept in current higher education as opposed to single method studies done previously. This paper also presents some early findings of e-learning 2.0 adoption using this research method.