The adoption of e-Learning in corporate training environments: an activity theory based overview

Authors:
Marius Henneke;Machdel Matthee
Affiliations:
University of Pretoria;University of Pretoria
Venue:
Proceedings of the South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists Conference
Year:
2012

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Abstract

E-Learning can be described as instruction that is delivered using computer and communication technology, and its potential to liberate learners from the limitations of other forms of learning is uniformly acknowledged. However, there is surprisingly high resistance to e-Learning in corporate training environments. The purpose of this study is to examine the literature on factors that may contribute to this resistance, also in South Africa. We present the corporate e-Learning environment as an activity system and analyse existing adoption literature using the six elements of Activity Theory. In this way, a holistic understanding is obtained of contributing factors towards adoption of e-Learning in corporate environments.