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Cost-effectiness of using thin-client technology in enhancing service delivery in school computer laboratories in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-11) Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe
Computer literacy is essential for a workforce to compete favorably in this increasingly computerized environment. Most organizations and institutions require a workforce that is computer literate. This calls for schools to equip more students with computer skills. Schools should be adequately equipped to offer hands-on experience and nurture rapid learning, yet be intuitive and interesting to students. Setting up and maintaining a computer laboratory goes with a cost which most schools cannot keep pace with thus the need to embrace other cost-effective computer architectures. This research modeled the cost-effectiveness of using thin-client computing technology on service delivery in school computer laboratories. It aimed at establishing constraints encountered by schools while teaching computer studies, determining the computer architectures deployed in school computer laboratories and analyzing the cost-effectiveness of thin client computing technology on service delivery in school computer laboratories. This is a descriptive research. It adopted a mixed method research design which involved survey and experimental research designs. Probability sampling technique which involved stratified and random sampling techniques was used to arrive at a sample size of 16 of the 52 secondary schools within Bungoma County which offer computer studies. Primary data was collected using questionnaire, observation and discussion. To ensure quality of the research data and to ascertain the instruments’ reliability, a pilot study was performed, face and content validity were also performed on the data collection instruments. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in form of frequency tables, percentages, bar graphs, line graphs and pie charts. Qualitative data was presented in narrative form. The research findings revealed that many secondary schools shy away from offering computer studies due to financial constraints to equip their computer laboratories, the main computer architectural configuration deployed by secondary schools for computer studies is stand-alone computer architecture. The break even power consumption point is when two thin clients are in ON state, consuming ninety five watts compared to two stand-alone computers consuming one hundred and thirty two watts. Thin-client computer architecture is more cost-effective compared to stand-alone computer architecture which if deployed in computer laboratories, schools will be able to offer computer studies to more students thus making more people computer literate.
Evaluating Learning Analytics Usability Factors Towards Learner Performance Assessment in Virtual Environment in Kenyan Universities
(International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, 2025-08-28) Mohammed, Mohammed Swaleh; Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe; Wechuli, Alice Nambiro; Siunduh, Eric Sifuna
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the learning analytics usability factors towards e-learning learner performance assessment in Kenyan Universities. The study used quantitative methodology toward achieving the purpose of the study. Quantitative approach was attained through using five- point Likert scale distributed through random sampling to eight universities in Kenya. A focus on those students using e-learning whether blended or virtual learning. The findings revealed two factors: Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use.
Evaluating Learning Management System Usability Level Towards Online Learning: University Students Perspective
(International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, 2022-12-28) Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe; Anselemo, Peters Ikoha; Wechuli, Alice Nambiro
Technology has revolutionized education and brought about new modes of learning. COVID-19 played a pivotal role as a catalyst for embracing technology-enhanced learning. Adopting Learning Management Systems without considering their usability may have a negative impact on the learners' experience, and lecturers may abandon the systems and opt for alternative online learning tools. This study adopts a design science worldview, quantitative research design and survey research method. It uses a sample size of 398 randomly selected learners to participate in the study. The proportional allocation method is used to get the exact number of learners per university who are randomly selected. Quality is ensured through validity analysis and reliability testing of research instruments. Exploratory Factor Analysis is used to extract principal components and indicators mapping onto them. Based on the indicators' theme converging on the constructs, the constructs are named: Usefulness, Satisfaction, Ease of use and Learnability. This paper is essential for university management as they gradually embrace Learning Management Systems for online learning.
ICT4d: Towards ICT Adoption In the Business Sector to Bridge Digital Divide
(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2020-06-28) Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe; Wechuli, Alice Nambiro
The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to enhance businesses grew rapidly with the advent of the internet in developed countries in the 1990s and this made their businesses benefit to a large extend. The advances made in ICTs and businesses have forced businesses to embrace emerging technologies so as to remain competitive. Industries and firms which have adopted electronic-business initiatives have a better management of their internal business processes, have an improved profitability and operational efficiency, have a competitive edge in the market over their competitors and have an expanded customer base. This study examines how ICTs have impacted the development of businesses. The findings show that organizations have improved their operations and performance through the adoption and incorporation of ICTs in their internal processes, and reached out to a wider customer base both nationally and internationally. This paper will be of great importance to both small and large business organizations as it affords them information on the importance of adopting ICTs in their business processes.
Learners’ self-directed learning readiness factors towards online learning in Universities: An exploratory factor analysis
(Alupe University Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2025-04-28) Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe; Ikoha, Peters Anselemo; Wechuli, Alice Nambiro
Self-directed learning is an essential skill to be possessed by learners for them to comfortably study online besides harnessing their scientific reasoning, critical appraisal, information literacy, and life-long learning. The purpose of this study was to explore factors attributed to self-directed learning readiness towards online learning among university learners. The study adopted the design science world view, quantitative research design and survey research method. This study used a sample size of 398 learners who were randomly selected to take part in the study. Proportional allocation method was used to get the exact number of learners per university who were randomly selected. Quality was ensured through both validity and reliability tests. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to extract principal components and indicators mapping onto them. Based on the indicators’ themes that were converging on the constructs, the constructs were named: Self-Management with 13 indicators; Self- Control with 11 indicators and Urge to Learn with 6 indicators. This study will be beneficial to policy makers in universities for assessing the state of self-directed learning readiness of learners towards online learning.
Learning Management System Usability Towards Online Learning: A Literature Review
(World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2022-06-06) Asenahabi, Bostley Muyembe; Anselemo, Peters Ikoha; Nambiro, Alice Wechuli
Technological advances have revolutionized education. COVID-19 played a pivotal role as a catalyst for embracing technology enhanced learning. Without considering usability of the Learning Management Systems before their adoption may have a negative impact on the learning experience and lecturers may abandon the systems and opt for alternative online learning tools. This review paper highlights the definition, categories, capabilities, usability attributes and research gap with respect to Learning Management Systems. This paper will be essential for university management as they gradually embrace Learning Management Systems for online learning.