Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The integration and application of ICT resources in the classroom offer a
great chance to improve the effectiveness of instruction. Again, it would
therefore be essential to analyse user preferences and challenges while
attempting to use the platform to enable optimal integration of e-learning into
the system. The purpose of this study was to investigate the preferences and
challenges associated with using e-learning platform among undergraduate
sandwich students at the University of Cape Coast. The study was
underpinned by the Technology Acceptance Model theory and Theory of
Planned Behaviour. The study employed the explanatory sequential mixed method design which was based on the pragmatist paradigm. Purposive
sampling was used to select three ICT experts from the electronic learning and
knowledge management section, whiles stratified sampling alongside the
simple random technique was used to select 278 undergraduate sandwich
students. The study revealed that more undergraduate sandwich students
favoured face-to-face learning over the other learning modes. The preference
for the e-learning platform among the undergraduate sandwich students was
found to be influenced by the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use
of the platform. The study also revealed that a higher percentage of
undergraduate sandwich students faced technological difficulties, such as
network breakages and slow internet connectivity. Finally, the study revealed
that the University of Cape Coast had challenges with finance, human resource
and technical challenges. The study recommended the provision of strong
internet connections to help curb the challenges undergraduate sandwich
students faced
