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210 Are Students Ready to Adopt E-Learning? A Preliminary E-readiness Study of a University in the Gulf Region

ISSN-2223-4985
Journal from gdlhub / 2012-06-22 15:28:46
Oleh : Abdallah Tubaishat , Azzedine Lansari , International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research
Dibuat : 2012-06-22, dengan 1 file

Keyword : E-learning, E-readiness, Case Study, Higher Education, Gulf Countries
Url : http://esjournals.org/journaloftechnology/archive/vol1no5/vol1no5_5.pdf
Sumber pengambilan dokumen : Internet

As e-learning gains popularity in many Colleges and Universities worldwide, the evaluation of e-learning readiness is

critical for the successful implementation of e-learning as a platform for various learning environments. Success in e-

learning can be achieved by understanding the needs as well as the readiness of all stakeholders in a particular e-learning

environment. This paper provides a discussion on the students’ readiness and their perceptions towards the implementation

of e-learning in a university located in the gulf region. The institution under study is in the beginning stages of

implementing an e-learning environment for a number of its courses. Students in the College of Information Technology

were volunteered to participate in this study. A survey was conducted to identify and analyze key components of e-learning

readiness: technology, Internet usage, and general understanding of e-learning and culture at this institution. Study findings

indicate that there is a high acceptance level in adopting e-learning in this particular institution. Results also show that a

fairly high percentage of students think that e-learning could contribute positively to their learning experience. Finally, e-

learning may ultimately help students build confidence in taking charge of their learning and become independent learners.

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As e-learning gains popularity in many Colleges and Universities worldwide, the evaluation of e-learning readiness is

critical for the successful implementation of e-learning as a platform for various learning environments. Success in e-

learning can be achieved by understanding the needs as well as the readiness of all stakeholders in a particular e-learning

environment. This paper provides a discussion on the students’ readiness and their perceptions towards the implementation

of e-learning in a university located in the gulf region. The institution under study is in the beginning stages of

implementing an e-learning environment for a number of its courses. Students in the College of Information Technology

were volunteered to participate in this study. A survey was conducted to identify and analyze key components of e-learning

readiness: technology, Internet usage, and general understanding of e-learning and culture at this institution. Study findings

indicate that there is a high acceptance level in adopting e-learning in this particular institution. Results also show that a

fairly high percentage of students think that e-learning could contribute positively to their learning experience. Finally, e-

learning may ultimately help students build confidence in taking charge of their learning and become independent learners.

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