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Use of Social Media among University of Zambia Lecturers in Teaching and Learning

Mwalimu, Mulauzi, & Mwiinga (2018) . Zambia

The study results indicated that Lecturers particularly the younger ones were leading in using social media platforms for teaching and learning purposes

The study looked at lecturers’ intention to use social media in their lectures by use of an original TAM & did not make effort to increase the use of the social media platforms

A Study of the Enablers and Challenges in the Implementation

of E-Learning Policies in Technical Education, Vocational and

Entrepreneurship Training Colleges in Zambia

Konayuma (2015) . Zambia

The results revealed that the e-learning stakeholders (college managers, lecturers & students) had different levels of experience and knowledge of

e-learning

The study did not seek to increase the implementation of e-learning policies in technical education, vocational and

entrepreneurship training colleges

The Current State of E-Learning at Universities in Zimbabwe: Opportunities and Challenges

Chitanana & Madzima (2008) . Zimbabwe

Results indicated that e-learning at most of the universities was still at its infant stage and faced challenges like lack of infrastructural development, support and pedagogical considerations for e-learning

It was an exploration research as opposed to be pragmatic research which could have sought solutions to a low use of e-learning platforms

Comparative Study of Challenges Affecting Adoption of E-Learning for Capacity Building in Public Service Sectors of Kenya and South Africa

Yegon, Ongus, & Njuguna (2014) . Kenya & South Africa

The study revealed that infrastructure problem, lack of funds and lack of policies favouring the use of e-learning & provision of reliable e-learning portals to the government employees were hindering e-learning adoption

The study overlooked the need to finding lasting solutions to challenges affecting e-learning

Barriers and Strategies on Adoption of E-Learning in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions: Lessons for Adopters

Kisanga & Ireson (2015) . Tanzania

Highlighted barriers on e-learning adoption include; poor infrastructure; financial constraints; inadequate support;

lack of e-learning knowledge and teachers’ resistance to change

The research just looked at barriers and strategies of adopting e-learning without suggesting ways of increasing the use of e-learning