Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Monograph
Publication Date
2015
Publication Title
Digital Media in Teaching and its Added Value
First Page
35
Last Page
51
Abstract
This chapter proposes a contingency theory based model of eLearning. Using this theoretical lens the authors argue that given a virtual learning environment, there are ideal profiles of eLearning (“fit”) that result from a combination of learner engage- ment, learner style, learning task, and the appropriate leveraging of IT capabilities. Using this theoretical lens, the authors discuss how eLearning technologies can be classified into an eLearning technologies capabilities grid. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the implications of the proposed theoretical model and one illustration of “ideal profile” is described wherein bundles of information technology capabilities were utilized to enhance and augment the learning experience of the students.
Recommended Citation
Khazanchi, D., Munkvold, B.E. and Lazareva, A. (2015). “Towards a Contingency Theory of eLearning.” In: Conway, D.F., Hillen, S., Landis, M., Schlegelmilch, M.T. & Wolcott, P. (Eds.). Digital Media in Teaching and its Added Value, Münster, Germany: Waxmann Verlag GmbH, pp. 35-51.
Comments
This book chapter was reused with kind permission.
The original publication was found here: https://www.waxmann.com/waxmann-buecher/?L=1&tx_p2waxmann_pi2%5bbuch%5d=BUC124264&tx_p2waxmann_pi2%5baction%5d=show&tx_p2waxmann_pi2%5bcontroller%5d=Buch&cHash=f3d06da01e7ddb866a7a7a1bca5d8a49