<> "The repository administrator has not yet configured an RDF license."^^ . <> . . . "Learners' ability, experience and perception of use of ICT in learning and education: a comparison between open\r\nUniversity Malaysia (OUM) and European Universities\r\n"^^ . "Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions have long recognized the need of their\r\nlearners to participate in education programmes through a flexible delivery of\r\ninstructions. One of the key elements of a flexible delivery mode is the use of the\r\nInformation and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in providing software applications\r\nand tools for e-learning. However, the potential of ICT will only be fully realized if\r\nlearners have the ability and capacity to use them, and at the same time possess positive\r\nattitudes towards learning with ICT.\r\nThe study aims to determine learnersâ�� perceptions of the use of ICT in learning at Open\r\nUniversity Malaysia (OUM) by examining their abilities and experiences, with a view to\r\nidentifying areas for enhancing the effectiveness of e-learning. Determining the\r\ncompetency of learners in their use of ICT applications is not an easy task; thus a survey\r\nmethodology was employed, involving a random sample of 457 undergraduate learners.\r\nRespondents were asked to rate their own skills using four common software applications\r\n(word processing, presentation software, email and digital library). In general, the study\r\nfound that between 39-56% of learners were able to use the four software applications on\r\ntheir own. In terms of experience, nearly three fourths of learners had used Online\r\nForum several times, followed by Interactive Website and Email Support. With regards\r\nto learners' perceptions on the value of ICT and its potential role in education, the\r\nrespondents held a fairly positive view of the different advantages that ICT can bring to\r\nlearning. However, they also showed a relatively strong preference for learning with\r\ntraditional method, questioning the value of ICT. Finally, the study found that ability and\r\nexperience in the use of ICT are correlated with positive perception towards learning\r\nwith ICT. A regression analysis found that the significant predictors of positive\r\nperception towards learning with ICT, with an overall R-square of 20% include: ability\r\nto use email and the experience of using MyLMS, online discussion forums and email\r\nsupport. This implies that in order to encourage OUM learners to use ICT in learning, it\r\nis vital to upgrade their ICT skills and provide them with the means to gain experience in\r\ne-learning through myLMS. The results of this study are also compared with that of the\r\nEuropean Universities (SPOT+, 2004). (Authors' abstract)"^^ . "2008" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ""^^ . "Nik Najib Nik Abdul Rahman"^^ . " Nik Najib Nik Abdul Rahman"^^ . . "Man San"^^ . "Ng "^^ . "Man San Ng "^^ . . ""^^ . "Ramli Bahroom "^^ . " Ramli Bahroom "^^ . . ""^^ . "Latifah Abdol Latif"^^ . " Latifah Abdol Latif"^^ . . ""^^ . "Ahmad Izanee Awang"^^ . " Ahmad Izanee Awang"^^ . . "Open University Malaysia (OUM)"^^ . . . . . "Agria Media 2008 And ICI-8 Information Technology and Education Technology Conference And Exhibition"^^ . . . . . "Eszterházy Károly College, Hungary"^^ . . . . . . 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