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To successfully teach in a technologically advanced environment, an online instructor needs a wide  abilities and competencies. This descriptive correlational study aimed to establish the extent to which faculty integrated technology in content development for effective online teaching in private universities in Kenya, with a focus on the United States International University -Africa. One hundred faculty from four schools responded to the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and linear regression analyses were used for data analysis. The results indicated that the faculty integrated different technologies in content development for online classes. For example, 85 % of the respondents integrated online course orientation (M = 4.3, SD= 0.855), and 86 % integrated eBooks/textbooks (M=4.2, SD=0.92). Only 42% of the respondents integrated personal generated videos (M=3.4, SD=1.42). A statistically significant linear relationship was found between integration of technology and effective online teaching . Integration of technology in content development accounted for approximately 17% of the variability in effective online teaching and had a statistically significant positive effect on effective online teaching (R2 = .165, β = .232, t(98) = 4.408, p < 0.05).

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Online teaching competencies technology integration content development

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Betty N. Mbatia , United States International University-Africa, Kenya

Betty Nyambura Mbatia is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Industrial Biotechnology at USIU-Africa, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She has a Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology from Lund University, Sweden. She has Msc. in Biochemistry and BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Nairobi. Dr. Mbatia also has a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Development from USIU-A. She has certifications in Biorisk Management (IFBA), Designing Your Online Course, and Improving Your Online Course (Quality Matters). Her research interest includes Bio-actives from agricultural wastes, antimicrobial resistance, bioremediation, Green energy, and the use of technology to promote active learning.

Joyce W. Ndegwa , United States International University-Africa, Kenya

Joyce Watetu Ndegwa is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the United States International University- Africa, Chandaria School of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Master's in Business Administration, Strategic Management Option both from the University of Nairobi-Kenya. She has a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree. She has written book chapters in strategic planning and mentorship books. She has certification in bio-ethics and is a reviewer for Institutional Review Board. Her research interests are in strategic management, change management, technology and innovation, mentorship, and research in Higher education.

Gabriel O. Okello , United States International University-Africa, Kenya

Gabriel Otieno Okello is an Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science at United States International University-Africa, Kenya, School of Science and Technology. He has a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Moi University. He also holds a Msc. in Biometry (Biostatistics) from the University of Nairobi,  MSc, in Research Methods from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and another Master of Science in Management and Organizational Development from USIU-Africa. Dr. Okello also has certifications in Designing Your Online Course (Quality Matters) and Mater Class for Teaching Online. His research interest includes Statistical Modelling, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Advisory and Statistical Consultancies, and Integration of Technology in Online Teaching and Learning.

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Mbatia, B. . N., Ndegwa , J. W., & Okello , G. O. (2023). Integration of Technology in Content Development for Effective Online Teaching in Private Universities in Kenya. Pan-African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aua.ke/pajes/article/view/215
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