Attitude towards On-the-job E-learning: The Case of Agricultural Extension Workers in Iran | ||
| Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology | ||
| Article 3, Volume 18, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 27-38 PDF (143.85 K) | ||
| Authors | ||
| A. Ahmadpour* 1; S. M. Mirdamadi2; S. Soltani3 | ||
| 1Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Islamic Republic of Iran. | ||
| 2Department of Agricultural Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. | ||
| 3Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Islamic Republic of Iran. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The successful adoption of e-learning systems is mainly dependent on the learners’ attitude and willingness to use them. This survey was conducted to investigate agricultural extension workers’ attitudes toward using e-learning for on-the-job training in Iran and factors which affect it. Using the stratified sampling technique a sample of 379 extension workers were selected from six provinces. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data through an interview method. Findings show that extension workers’ attitude toward e-learning is generally positive. Extension workers' knowledge of e-learning, access to technical support, and their motivation influence their attitude toward the use of e-learning for on-the job training. Therefore, recommendations are provided to promote the experts’ motivation, knowledge and to improve infrastructures. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Agricultural extension workers; Attitude; E-learning; On-the-job training | ||
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