Browsing by Author "Kazoka, James Ernest"

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    Factors influencing dissemination and utilization of research findings: a case study of selected research institutions and government ministries located in Dar es Salaam.
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2005) Kazoka, James Ernest
    This study examines the factors influencing dissemination and utilization of research findings. The study was conducted in four research institutions and three government ministries located in Dar es Salaam. Data was collected using questionnaire and interviews. The study revealed that researchers and policymakers disseminate and access research findings through workshops and seminars, conferences and symposiums and research reports. Institutional websites have also been used minimally as the channel of dissemination and access of research findings. CD-ROMs are not used as the channel of dissemination and access of research findings. The research showed that the lack of clear institutionalized channels of communication and collaboration between researchers and policymakers limited the successful dissemination and utilization of research findings. Policymaker’s lack of enough time to read research reports and respect for research also limits the extent to which research is used in policy formulation and development programme. Lack of enough funds and appropriate skills for disseminating research findings is another factor that negatively affects the use of research findings. Research findings are also reported to lack concrete policy recommendations and are often of poor quality and are presented in academic formats. Among the recommendations made are; first, increased participation in seminars and policy dialogue as a key method that could facilitate dissemination and utilization of research findings. Second the increased use of ICT as a tool for disseminating and accessing of research findings.
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    The potential of integration of web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning activities in selected Tanzania universities
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2016) Kazoka, James Ernest
    This study examined the potential of the integration of Web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning activities in five universities in Tanzania. It was conducted at the University of Dar es Salaam, the Open University of Tanzania, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College. Probability and non probability sampling techniques were used to select 475 faculty members and students participated in this study. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation and documentary review. The study findings showed that Web 2.0 technologies and services were used in both academic and non¬academic activities. Faculty members and students used Web 2.0 technologies for educational purpose, communication, searching for news, sharing links and making of friends. The potential of integrating Web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning include collaboration in doing class assignments, discussion, communication, developing and sharing of ideas and course contents in the teaching and learning process. However, the extent to which Web 2.0 tools were being integrated in teaching and learning remained limited. The study findings also revealed several challenges regarding the integration of Web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning activities such as lack of familiarity with Web 2.0 tools and its viability in teaching and learning activities, lack of time for exploring the viability of Web 2.0 in teaching and learning, lack of technical support from the university, and slow internet connection. As such, the study recommends awareness creation for university management and faculty members in the face of slow adoption and integration of emerging technologies such as Web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning activities. Furthermore, technical support on proper design and use of Web 2.0 technologies in teaching and learning activities should be provided to faculty members and students.