The impact of technical factors on elearning implementation in botswana tertiary institutions: The case of bocodol

The use of technology in education, especially at tertiary level, continues to grow against the background of increasing research that suggests that positive outcomes can be realized from its use in teaching and learning. This studysought to investigate how Technical factors influence eLearning implementation in the Botswana tertiary education context. Literature review undertaken has shown that the few studies carried out do not provide the education sector with adequate information to address eLearning initiatives. The research was a case study, situated within the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) theoretical framework model. It combined both quantitative and qualitative approaches for purposes of triangulation and complementarity. The study was framed around one (1) main research question out of which thehypothesiswas drawn. The main research question was: “To what extent do the technical factors influence the implementation of eLearning in selected Botswana tertiary institutions?” The mixed methods research involved a total of onehundred and six (106) participants comprising of a total of sixty-six (66) students/learners and forty (40) staff members.Data were collected from staff membersand students using questionnaires, and a written interview for the eLearning specialists. The Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) were used for data analysis. The results revealed a convergence of opinions betweenstudents and staff results indicated that Technical factors had a significant positive influence on eLearning implementation at Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL). The study concluded that; the Technical factors had a positive influence on eLearning implementation at tertiary level. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge as the results can be used to inform practice regarding how eLearning may be implemented in the context of Botswana tertiary institutions.