ERIC Number: EJ1100053
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Syrians' Acceptance of Digital Lectures: A Case Study
Ramadan, Reem
Open Learning, v31 n1 p9-24 2016
Technology-based learning modules are mostly challenged by their acceptance. A single-case study and mixed research method are used to explore a unique situation of applying digital lectures at the postgraduate Programmes at the Faculty of Tourism at Damascus University as a solution for brain drain in the Syrian higher education system. Results indicate that Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy (EE), Personal Innovativeness and Satisfaction with the Quality of Services have a significant effect on students' Behavioural Intention to accept digital lectures. This effect was stronger for males. However, EE was a better predictor for students under 30. In addition, students regarded the use of digital lectures as an alternative plan to continuing their postgraduate studies abroad within the current restrictions on Syrians. For the future successful implementation of e-learning modules, infrastructure-related issues should be taken into account. The study recommends universities going through brain drain and similar crisis situations to utilise digital lectures.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Brain Drain, Mixed Methods Research, Tourism, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Lecture Method, Distance Education, Innovation, Student Attitudes, Graduate Students, Educational Quality, Gender Differences, Predictor Variables, Study Abroad, Electronic Learning, Universities, Teaching Methods, Semi Structured Interviews, Likert Scales, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Syria
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