Leveraging technology in doctoral supervision: a complementary approach in Kenya’s institutions of higher learning

Abstract

This paper examinesprevious empirical studies on adoption of emerging technologies in supervising doctoral students. The conceptual framework highlights the relationship between technology use and enhancing quality of supervision process, borrowing greatly from the theory of change methodology. It highlights the challenges and benefits analysis on the use of technology. The aim of thispaper is to examine the efficaciesof integrationof the technology into the supervision process. As a result, it will provide students, supervisors, colleges of graduate boards, training institutionsof higher learning, and regulatory bodies with a framework of incorporating the use of technology, based on needs assessment of respective doctoral supervision process