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The pasture week aimed to inaugurate pasture production demonstrations- land preparation and broadcasting of the grass seeds
Farmers learning to construct a semi-circular band, a micro-structure for rainwater harvesting and conservation in Wajir County
National Dialogue on Policy Frameworks for Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Rangeland Management and Governance in Kenya’s Rangelands
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1 | 2017 | Methods For Translating ICTs’ Survey Questionnaire Into French And Bambara Click to View Abstract Researchers have used many instruments to gather data on the use of Information and | ||
2 | 2013 | A Monitoring And Evaluation Framework For The Integration Of ICTs In Teaching And Learning In Primary Schools In Kenya. Click to View Abstract
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3 | 2013 | M-Learning Support Services For Corporate Learning Click to View Abstract
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4 | 2013 | Model For Predicting The Probability Of Event Occurrence Using Logistic Regression: The Case Of Credit Scoring For A Kenyan Commercial Bank Click to View Abstract
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5 | 2013 | Designing An M-learning System For Community Education And Information On HIV And AIDS In Kenya Click to View Abstract
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6 | 2013 | Context Aware Framework To Support Formal Ubiquitous Learning Click to View Abstract
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7 | 2012 | Using Adaptive Link Hiding To Provide Learners With Additional Learning Materials In A Web-Based System For Teaching Object Oriented Programming. Click to View Abstract
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8 | 2012 | Agent Based Adaptive Learning Model For Intermittent Internet Connection Conditions Click to View Abstract
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9 | 2011 | Automatic Assessment Of Online Discussions Using Text Mining Click to View Abstract
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10 | 2011 | Use Of Concept Map Scaffolds To Promote Adaptive E-Learning In Web-Based System Click to View Abstract Scaffolds are a good method of implementing self-regulated learning. Use of prior knowledge makes the | ||
11 | 2010 | Understanding Intention To Use Computer Assisted Audit Tools And Techniques (CAATTs) Using UTAUT Model: Perspectives Of Auditors In Kenya National Audit Offi Ce (KENAO) Click to View Abstract Adoption of computer assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs) has become fundamental in many audit methodologies owing to rapid advances in clients' information system usage. Audit standards encourage auditors to adopt CAATTs to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness. However, the pace of adoption has been slow among auditors. We employed a well validated information technology (IT) model, the unifi ed theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to model the voluntary adoption of technology in auditing. A survey instrument to collect quantitative data on the model’s predictors, intention to use CAATTs and individual characteristics was used. Data was obtained from 70 auditors of Kenya National Audit Offi ce (KENAO). Results indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions and professional influence, affect the probability that auditors will adopt and use CAATTs. The model explains 69 percent of the variance of the auditors’ behavioral intention to use CAATTs. Though age, gender and experience are moderating influences to many UTAUT predictors, none had a signiicant effect on intention for auditors. These results suggest UTAUT to be a valid model for studying technology adoption decisions among auditors, but other individual characteristics need to be explored. This paper contributes to literature and research on technology acceptance in general, and is also important to auditing research and practice. To increase CAATTs usage, audit firm’s management needs to develop training programs to increase auditors’ degree of ease and enhance their organizational and computer technical support for CAATTs. Regulators need to make a stronger recommendation; and a more direct regulatory intervention in adoption decisions. | ||
12 | 2009 | Using Adaptive Link Hiding To Provide Learners With Additional Learning Materials In A Web-Based System For Teaching Object Oriented Programming Click to View Abstract Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} | ||
13 | 2009 | Non-Obtrusive Determination Of Learning Styles In Adaptive Web-Based Learning. Click to View Abstract
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14 | 2009 | Comparison Of Different Machine Learning Algorithms For The Initialization Of Student Knowledge Level In A Learner Model-Based Adaptive E-Learning System Click to View Abstract Web-based learning systems give students the freedom to determine what to study based on each individual student’s learning goals. These systems support students in constructing their own knowledge for solving problems at hand. However, in the absence of instructors, students often need to be supported as they learn in ways that are tailored to suit a specific student. Adaptive web-based learning systems are suited to such situations. In order for an adaptive learning system to be able to provide learning support, it needs to build a model of each individual student and then to use the attribute values for each student as stored in the student model to determining the kind of learning support that is suitable for each student. Examples of such attributes are student knowledge level, learning styles, student errors committed during learning, the student’s program of study, gender and number of programming languages learned by the student of programming. There are two important issues about the use of student models. Firstly, how to initialize the attributes in the student models and secondly, how to update the attribute values of the student model as students interact with the learning system. With regard to initialization of student models, one of the approaches used is to input into a machine learning algorithm attribute values of students who are already using the system and who are similar (hence called neighbors) to the student whose model is being initialized. The algorithm will use these values to predict initial values for the attributes of a new student. Similarity among students is often expressed as the distance from one student to another. This distance is often determined using a heterogeneous function of Euclidean and Overlap measures (HOEM). This paper reports the results of an investigation on how HOEM compares to two different variations of Value Difference Metric (VDM) combined with the Euclidean measure (HVDM) using different numbers of neighbors. An adaptive web-based learning system teaching object oriented programming was used. HOEM was found to be more accurate than the two variations of HVDM. Categories and Subject Descriptions: H.5.2 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: User Interfaces – User Centered Design; H.5.4 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: Hypertext/Hypermedia-Navigation, User issues; I.2.6 [Artificial Intelligence]: Learning – Concept learning; Induction; K.3.1 [Computers and Education]: Computer Uses in Education – Distance Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) General Terms: Algorithms, Human Factors, Experimentation, Measurement Additional Key Words: Learner modeling, initialization, web-based learning, nearest neighbors, overlap measure, knowledge level, object oriented programming, value difference metric. | ||
15 | 2008 | Value Difference Metric For Student Knowledge Level Initialization In A Learner Model-based Adaptive E-Learning System Click to View Abstract Web-based learning systems give students the freedom to determine what to study based on each individual learner’s learning goals. These systems support learners in constructing their own knowledge for solving problems at hand. However, in the absence of instructors, learners often need to be supported as they learn in ways that are tailored to suit a specific learner. Adaptive web-based learning systems fit in such situations. In order for an adaptive learning system to be able to provide learning support, it needs to build a model of each individual learner and then to use the attribute values for each learner as stored in the model to determining the kind of learning support that is suitable for each learner. Examples of such attributes are learner knowledge level, learning styles and learner errors committed by learners during learning. There are two important issues about the use of learner models. Firstly, how to initialize the attributes in the learner models and secondly, how to update the attribute values of the learner model as learners interact with the learning system. With regard to initialization of learner models, one of the approaches used is to input into a machine learning algorithm attribute values of learners who are already using the system and who are similar (hence called neighbors) to the learner whose model is being initialized. The algorithm will use these values to predict initial values for the attributes of a new learner. Similarity among learners is often expressed as the distance from one learner to another. This distance is often determined using a heterogeneous function of Euclidean and Overlap measures (HOEM). This paper reports the results of an investigation on how HOEM compares to two different variations of Value Difference Metric (VDM) combined with the Euclidean measure (HVDM) using different numbers of neighbors. An adaptive web-based learning system teaching object oriented programming was used. HOEM was found to be more accurate than the two variations of HVDM | ||
16 | 2008 | Special Topics In Computing And ICT Research: Strengthening The Role Of ICT In Development Click to View Abstract This is a Book Chapter in ICCIR series that discuses research work in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering and Networking. Some of the areas discussed include: Software Usability; Game Theoretic Multi-agent Systems; Dynamic Resource Allocation; Bootstrapping Machine Translation; Exploring the Implementation of Blended Learning; System Dynamics Modeling in Healthcare; Data Security Lapses in Developed Societies |
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