ELearning Readiness in Malaysia A Joint Study by KTAK

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E-Learning Readiness in Malaysia A Joint
Study by KTAK OUM

• Zoraini Wati Abas, Ed.D.
• Project Head and Lead Researcher
• E-Learning Readiness in Malaysia 2004
• Centre for Quality Management and Research
  Innovation
• Open University Malaysia (OUM)
• zoraini_at_oum.edu.my

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Agenda

• Background
• Members
• Working Definition of E-learning
• Objectives of the Research
• Research Questions

• Scope/Dimensions of Readiness
• Methodology
• Respondents
• Results/Findings
• Recommendations

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Background

• In October 2003, a Seminar on e-Learning
  Initiatives in Malaysia was held, jointly
  organised by the Ministry of Energy, Water
  Communication, MIMOS Berhad and Open University
  Malaysia
• The Objective was to take stock of all e-Learning
  initiatives in Malaysia as well as to gauge the
  needs among the players in e-Learning
• Takeaway Outcome of the seminar-
• Formation of the National Consultative Committee
  for e-Learning (NCCeL)
• Recommendation for the setup of a National
  e-Learning Center
• To carry out a National e-Learning Readiness
  Study
• Awareness of Malaysian Grid for Learning
  initiative

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• E-ASEAN Readiness Assessment Report
• Malaysia ranked second on all assessment measures
  for
• Infrastructure
• E-society
• E-commerce
• E-government

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• Malaysia ranked eighth in the Asia-Pacific region
  and 33 among 64 countries in 2003 and 2004
• (Economist Intelligence Unit)
• Malaysia ranked 27th in the Technology Index
• (Global Competitiveness Report 2004 by World
  Economic Forum)

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Members (Phase I)

• Prof Madya Dr. Zoraini Wati Abas, OUM
• Prof Abu Talib, UPSI
• Prof Szarina Abdullah, UiTM
• Prof Kasiran Buang, UTM/OUM
• Prof Khairuddin Hashim, Unitar
• Prof Madya Dr. Nuraihan Mohd Daud, UIA
• Prof Madya Dr. Halimah Awang, UM
• YM Prof Madya Dr. Raja Maznah Raja Hussain, UM
• Dr. Rahmah Hashim, freelance consultant
• YM Tengku Puteri Norishah Shariman, MMU

• Dr. Norrizan Razali, SmartSchool Flagship, MDC
• Puan Rohani Ismail, MIMOS (MyGfL)
• Tuan Haji Sukor Ain, UniKL
• Dr. Aini Ibrahim, Bank Negara
• Pn. Santhi Raghavan, OUM (until April 2004)
• Prof Madya Dr. Kuldip Kaur, OUM (from April 2004)
• En. Danny Chng, OUM (from April 2004)
• Research Assistants
• Puan Ina Masniza Isa
• Cik Lily Suriyani/Cik Siti Haslinah Abdul Rahman
• En. Novel a/k Lydon

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Members (Phase III)

• Prof Madya Dr. Zoraini Wati Abas, OUM
• Prof Abu Talib, UPSI
• Prof Nuraihan Mohd Daud, UIA
• Prof Madya Dr. Mardziah Hayati Abdullah, UPM
• YM Tengku Puteri Norishah Shariman, MMU
• Dr. Norizan Abdul Razak, UKM
• Dr. Tina Lim Swee Kim, Maktab Perguruan Ipoh

• Cik Fitri Suraya Mohamad, UNIMAS
• En. Sulaiman Sarkawi, UPSI
• Puan Norhaizan Mat Talha, MIMOS (MyGfL)
• Prof Madya Dr. Kuldip Kaur, OUM
• Prof Madya Dr. Latifah Abdol Latif (OUM)
• En. Danny Chng, OUM
• Research Assistants
• Puan Ina Masniza Isa
• Cik Lily Suriyani/Cik Siti Haslinah Abdul Rahman
• En. Novel a/k Lydon

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The proposed working definition . . .
The use of network and multimedia technologies
to improve the quality of learning by enabling
access to knowledge and remote resources for
the development of a K-society. - elR Research
WG (Feb 9, 2004)
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Objectives of the Research

• To find the current state of readiness for
  e-Learning
• To address the gaps via policies. Research WG to
  make recommendations for capacity-building
• Human resource (ICT savvy, expert ICT personnel)
• RD (content development, funding provision,
  research activities)
• Infra-structure (hardware, networking, physical
  facilities)
• Info-structure (content, software, applications,
  development tools)
• Institutional framework (management, specific
  centre, support)
• Policy initiatives (government, organization,
  institutional)
• Benchmarking (existence of local standards,
  comparison with other nations)

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Research Questions (to measure and analyze the
e-Learning Readiness in Malaysia)

• To what extent are providers (MSC/e-learning
  companies, IPTAs, IPTSs, training departments)
  ready to embark/have embarked on e-Learning?
• To what extent are policy makers (MSC/E-learning
  companies, IPTAs, IPTSs, training department)
  enabling or are ready to enable e-Learning within
  their respective areas of control?
• To what extent are enablers (lecturers and
  trainers) equipped or competent, that is, ready
  in the delivery of e-Learning?
• To what extent are receivers (IPTAs IPTSs) of
  e-Learning keen or ready for e-Learning?

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Scope/Dimensions of Readiness
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Definitions

• Content Readiness
• Refers to the variety and availability of
  appropriate E-learning materials. Basically, it
  is how ready the institution/organization is
  perceived to be in terms of providing content for
  E-learning.

• Cultural Readiness
• The enculturation of E-learning in terms of using
  Internet and networked technologies to
  disseminate information, communication,
  interaction and teaching. How ready is the
  institution/organization is to enculturate
  E-learning as a mode for teaching and learning.

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Definitions

• Environmental Readiness
• The readiness of the country as a whole in terms
  of the presence of government policy, the role of
  mass media, IP regulations and proficiency in the
  English language.

• Financial Readiness
• The readiness of the learner/trainee and
  institution/organization to spend or allocate
  funds to develop and/or acquire E-learning.

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Definitions

• Learner Readiness
• Readiness to commit time to E-learning,
  discipline and interest in E-learning as well as
  their anxiety in whether qualification obtained
  via E-learning will be recognized

• Management Readiness
• Refers to whether the institution/organization
  has a vision/mission with formulated policies
  related to the provision of E-learning and the
  institution/organization recognition of
  qualifications obtained via E-learning

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Methodology

• Descriptive Study/Survey Research
• Online (web-based) survey
• Printed survey forms

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Respondents
TABLE 2. Demographic Profile of Policy Makers

• Four surveys/instruments (online and printed)
• Policy-makers 102
• Providers 75
• Enablers 977
• Receivers 4,625
• Total 5,779 respondents

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Respondents Where are they from?

• Informatics Smart-Tech Citicampus
• Institut Bahasa Melayu Malaysia
• Institut Jati (Legenda Group of Colleges)
• Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN)
• INTI International College
• International Islamic University
• Kolej Uniti
• KUSTEM
• KUiTTHO
• MARA
• Maktab Perguruan Batu Lintang Sarawak
• Maktab Perguruan Gaya, Sabah
• Maktab Perguruan Ilmu Khas, Kuala Lumpur
• Maktab Perguruan Ipoh, Perak
• Maktab Perguruan Miri, Sarawak
• Maktab Perguruan Teknik, Kuala Lumpur
• Multmedia Malaysia University
• Nilai International College
• Open University Malaysia

• Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
• Politeknik Sultan Haji Hamid (POLISAS), Kuantan
• Sunway College
• Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak
  branch)
• Telekom Training College, Kota Kinabalu
• Universiti Institut Teknologi MARA
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
• Universiti Malaya
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
• Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Universiti Sabah Malaysia
• Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Universiti Tenaga National
• Universiti Utara Malaysia
• University College Sedaya International, and
• others

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Summary of Ratings
Malaysian e-Learning Readiness Study 2004
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Recommendations

• Human Resource Development
• Designate a Chief Learning Office (CLO) in every
  educational organisation
• Create a core group of e-Learning experts within
  each institution
• Research Development
• Create a new category of grants for e-Learning
  RD under IRPA/MOSTI
• Introduce tax incentives for organisations
  involved in e-Learning RD

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Recommendations

• Infrastructure
• Provide broadband facilities for all communities
  to ensure equal accessibility
• Invigorate an Internet in every home campaign
• Infostructure
• Give incentives to companies that develop local
  e-Learning content
• Promote collaborative development and sharing of
  e-Learning content among IPTA and government
  agencies

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Recommendations

• Policy
• Incorporate e-Learning into the curriculum in
  tertiary, secondary and primary education as well
  as in government training departments
• Benchmarking
• Use of or Adopt international standards for the
  preparation of e-Learning content
• Promote common platforms such as the Malaysian
  Grid for Learning Initiative for sharing and
  disseminating content and information

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Recommendations

• Institutional Framework
• Set-up a fully operational National e-Learning
  Center -
• To promote monitor e-Learning initiatives and
  e-Learning standards
• To coordinate efforts and monitor e-Learning
  development at all organisations through the
  creation of MyGfL which is a knowledge management
  system and network at national level for
  distributed online life-long learning
• To institute a certification system for locally
  developed contents for compatibility and
  marketability

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Thank You