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Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey

Yıl 2015, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 3, 13 - 28, 24.12.2015

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As more and more universities worldwide have been offering e-learning environments for their course and program delivery, researches in e-learning subjects are interested to examine whether instructors are ready for the new e-learning environment. E-learning readiness (e-readiness) is a critical component in evaluating the effectiveness of online course delivery at the institutional and the instructor level. E-readiness is already well covered in the literature and several models are suggested. This study aims to measure e-learning readiness of instructors in Turkey. Based on the existing e-learning readiness assessment models in literature, the authors designed e-learning readiness measurement instrument. This research study adopted a survey method to conduct the study of e-learning readiness of instructors in various universities in Turkey. A questionnaire was sent to 144 instructors during January 2014 – March 2014. All items were measured on a five-point Likert scale, with 5 as strongly agree and 1 as strongly disagree. 144 were completed and returned are found valid. Descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Independent-Samples T Test, and multinomial logistic regression will be applied to analyze the data. Data has been collected from 144 instructors across several universities in Turkey using a questionnaire survey instrument. The preliminary findings suggest that although instructors have been using electronic gadgets for their day-to-day activities and have been comfortable in using technology, however, they have a lack of awareness in using various technology tools that can help the instructor improve engagement and learning. Although universities have made investments in e-learning environment of one or the other kinds, however, majority of instructors are still at the initial stage of employing e-learning in their daily teaching and learning activities. The instructors also lack the requisite formal training for e-learning thus affecting their e-readiness. It seems that universities needs to invest more in training instructors on a continuous basis so that instructors are well versed with state-of-art instructional tools to bring pedagogical innovations in their e-learning instructions. The low e-readiness of instructors in Turkey could impact the quality of delivery of online programs.

Kaynakça

  • Agboola, A. K. (2006). Assessing the awareness and perceptions of academic staff in using e-learning tools for instructional delivery in a post-secondary institution: A case study. The Innovation Journal: The Public Sector Innovation Journal, 11(3), 2–12.
  • Akaslan, D., & Law, E. L. (2011). Measuring teachers’ readiness for e-learning in higher education institutions associated with the subject of electricity in Turkey. In 2011 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) (pp. 481–490). doi:10.1109/EDUCON.2011.5773180
  • Aydın, C. H., & Tasci, D. (2005). Measuring readiness for e-Learning: Reflections from an emerging country. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 8(4).
  • Çobanoğlu, İ., Ateş, A., İliç, U., & Yılmaz, E. (2009). Investigating prospective computer teachers’ perceptions on e-learning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 1(1), 1460–1463. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.257
  • Docebo. (2014). E-Learning Market Trends & Forecast 2014 - 2016 Report. Retrieved from http://www.docebo.com/landing/contactform/elearning-market-trends-andforecast-2014-2016-docebo-report.pdf
  • Haney, D. (2002). Assessing organizational readiness for E-learning: 70 questions to ask. Performance Improvement, 41(4), 10–15.
  • Keramati, A., Afshari-Mofrad, M., & Kamrani, A. (2011). The role of readiness factors in E-learning outcomes: An empirical study. Computers & Education, 57(3), 1919–1929. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.04.005
  • Lopes, C. T. (2007). Evaluating e-learning readiness in a health sciences higher education institution. In Proceedings of IADIS International Conference of E-learning, Porto.
  • Sadik, A. (2007). The readiness of faculty members to develop and implement e-learning: The case of an Egyptian university. International Journal on E-Learning, 6(3), 433–453.
  • Saekow, A., & Samson, D. (2011). A study of e-learning readiness of Thailand’s higher education comparing to the United States of America (USA)’s case. In 2011 3rd International Conference on Computer Research and Development (ICCRD) (Vol. 2,pp. 287–291). doi:10.1109/ICCRD.2011.5764134 So, K. K. T., & Swatman, P. M. C. (2006). e-Learning readiness in the classroom: A study of Hong Kong primary and secondary teachers. CollECTeR Europe 2006, 223–237.
  • Soydal, I., Alır, G., & Ünal, Y. (2011). Are Turkish universities ready for e-learning: A case of Hacettepe University Faculty of Letters. Information Services and Use, 31(3),281–291.
  • Unit, E. I. (2009). E-readiness rankings 2009: The usage imperative. The Economist. A Report from the Economist Intelligence Unit Written in Cooperation with the IBM Institute for Business Value. Retrieved from http://graphics.eiu.com/pdf/Ereadiness% 20rankings.pdf Wan, Z., Wang, Y., & Haggerty, N. (2008). Why people benefit from e-learning differently: The effects of psychological processes on e-learning outcomes. Information & Management, 45(8), 513–521. doi:10.1016/j.im.2008.08.003
  • Watkins, R., Leigh, D., & Triner, D. (2004). Assessing readiness for e-learning. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 17(4), 66–79.
Yıl 2015, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 3, 13 - 28, 24.12.2015

Öz

Kaynakça

  • Agboola, A. K. (2006). Assessing the awareness and perceptions of academic staff in using e-learning tools for instructional delivery in a post-secondary institution: A case study. The Innovation Journal: The Public Sector Innovation Journal, 11(3), 2–12.
  • Akaslan, D., & Law, E. L. (2011). Measuring teachers’ readiness for e-learning in higher education institutions associated with the subject of electricity in Turkey. In 2011 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) (pp. 481–490). doi:10.1109/EDUCON.2011.5773180
  • Aydın, C. H., & Tasci, D. (2005). Measuring readiness for e-Learning: Reflections from an emerging country. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 8(4).
  • Çobanoğlu, İ., Ateş, A., İliç, U., & Yılmaz, E. (2009). Investigating prospective computer teachers’ perceptions on e-learning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 1(1), 1460–1463. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.257
  • Docebo. (2014). E-Learning Market Trends & Forecast 2014 - 2016 Report. Retrieved from http://www.docebo.com/landing/contactform/elearning-market-trends-andforecast-2014-2016-docebo-report.pdf
  • Haney, D. (2002). Assessing organizational readiness for E-learning: 70 questions to ask. Performance Improvement, 41(4), 10–15.
  • Keramati, A., Afshari-Mofrad, M., & Kamrani, A. (2011). The role of readiness factors in E-learning outcomes: An empirical study. Computers & Education, 57(3), 1919–1929. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.04.005
  • Lopes, C. T. (2007). Evaluating e-learning readiness in a health sciences higher education institution. In Proceedings of IADIS International Conference of E-learning, Porto.
  • Sadik, A. (2007). The readiness of faculty members to develop and implement e-learning: The case of an Egyptian university. International Journal on E-Learning, 6(3), 433–453.
  • Saekow, A., & Samson, D. (2011). A study of e-learning readiness of Thailand’s higher education comparing to the United States of America (USA)’s case. In 2011 3rd International Conference on Computer Research and Development (ICCRD) (Vol. 2,pp. 287–291). doi:10.1109/ICCRD.2011.5764134 So, K. K. T., & Swatman, P. M. C. (2006). e-Learning readiness in the classroom: A study of Hong Kong primary and secondary teachers. CollECTeR Europe 2006, 223–237.
  • Soydal, I., Alır, G., & Ünal, Y. (2011). Are Turkish universities ready for e-learning: A case of Hacettepe University Faculty of Letters. Information Services and Use, 31(3),281–291.
  • Unit, E. I. (2009). E-readiness rankings 2009: The usage imperative. The Economist. A Report from the Economist Intelligence Unit Written in Cooperation with the IBM Institute for Business Value. Retrieved from http://graphics.eiu.com/pdf/Ereadiness% 20rankings.pdf Wan, Z., Wang, Y., & Haggerty, N. (2008). Why people benefit from e-learning differently: The effects of psychological processes on e-learning outcomes. Information & Management, 45(8), 513–521. doi:10.1016/j.im.2008.08.003
  • Watkins, R., Leigh, D., & Triner, D. (2004). Assessing readiness for e-learning. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 17(4), 66–79.
Toplam 13 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Bölüm Editorial and Advisory Board
Yazarlar

Sushil.K Sharma Bu kişi benim

Sevinç Gülseçen

Zeki Özen

Elif Kartal Bu kişi benim

Yayımlanma Tarihi 24 Aralık 2015
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2015 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 3

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APA Sharma, S., Gülseçen, S., Özen, Z., Kartal, E. (2015). Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education, 1(3), 13-28.
AMA Sharma S, Gülseçen S, Özen Z, Kartal E. Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education. Aralık 2015;1(3):13-28.
Chicago Sharma, Sushil.K, Sevinç Gülseçen, Zeki Özen, ve Elif Kartal. “Assessing E-Learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey”. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education 1, sy. 3 (Aralık 2015): 13-28.
EndNote Sharma S, Gülseçen S, Özen Z, Kartal E (01 Aralık 2015) Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education 1 3 13–28.
IEEE S. Sharma, S. Gülseçen, Z. Özen, ve E. Kartal, “Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey”, Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education, c. 1, sy. 3, ss. 13–28, 2015.
ISNAD Sharma, Sushil.K vd. “Assessing E-Learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey”. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education 1/3 (Aralık 2015), 13-28.
JAMA Sharma S, Gülseçen S, Özen Z, Kartal E. Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education. 2015;1:13–28.
MLA Sharma, Sushil.K vd. “Assessing E-Learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey”. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education, c. 1, sy. 3, 2015, ss. 13-28.
Vancouver Sharma S, Gülseçen S, Özen Z, Kartal E. Assessing E-learning Readiness of Instructors in Turkey. Istanbul Journal of Innovation in Education. 2015;1(3):13-28.