Abstract
This paper review to focus the relationship between Generation Y students and Malaysian cultural factors within the context of e-learning application. E-learning is defined as the use of electronic media in learning. Meanwhile, Generation Y is defined by the internet and are a connected global generation. The results of these studies on Generation Y culture may differ from those obtained from research focusing on Generation Y and cultural nuances separately. Hofstede's multicultural model is used in this study to better understand the unique cultural nuances of Malaysian Generation Y students. Every dimension of Hofstede's cultural model has been adapted to the context of e-learning in Malaysia. This review also explores whether both Generation Y and culture influence the student usage of e-learning education. This model can be utilized as a guide for e-learning developers to create an appropriate pedagogy for Generation Y students in higher educational institutes in Malaysia.
Highlights
Education using electronic media, or popularly referred to as e-learning, has long been implemented in educational institutions in Malaysia
The above definitions submitted by previous researchers are based on the studies conducted by them, while this study focuses on the behaviour of Generation Y (Gen-Y) students towards e-learning in Malaysia
The purpose of this review paper is to find out the characteristics of Gen-Y and cultural nuances in the e-learning environment of Malaysia
Summary
Soosiamaal Joseph Thomas[1], Priyadiana Annadurai2 1,2Universiti Putra Malaysia
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