Abstract—This paper describes an approach to investigate the adoption of Web 2.0 in the classroom using a mixed methods study. By using a combination of qualitative or quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, we attempt to synergize the results and provide a more valid understanding of Web 2.0 adoption for learning by both teachers and students. This approach is expected to yield a better holistic view on the adoption issues associated with the e-learning 2.0 concept in current higher education as opposed to single method studies done previously. This paper also presents some early findings of e-learning 2.0 adoption using this research method.

Index Terms—E-learning 2.0, adoption, teachers, students, higher education, mixed methods.

M. H. Zakaria is now with the Department of Interactive Media, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia (email: hafiz@utem.edu.my).
J. A. Watson is with Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Australia (email: ja.watson@qut.edu.au).
S. L. Edwards is an adjunct professor at Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. (email: s.edwards@qut.edu.au).

Cite: Mohd Hafiz Zakaria, Jason Watson, and Sylvia L. Edwards , "The Adoption of e-Learning 2.0 in Higher Education by Teachers and Students: An Investigation Using Mixed Methods Approach ," International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 108-112, 2012.