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Diffusion of Information & Communication Technology for Teaching and Learning at Ohio University
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, Ohio University, United States

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-50-1 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), San Diego, CA

Abstract

This paper investigates the issues of ICT diffusion among faculty members at Ohio University. The barriers, potential adopters' uncertainty, and the role of change agents in diffusing ICT among faculty members are explored. The paper suggests a diffusion model that relies on reducing uncertainty of ICT usage for teaching in terms of various sub-conceptual diffusion mindsets such as boosting relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, observability, and through change agents. Qualitative analysis of faculty members' perceptions of ICT for instruction suggests a strong need for diffusing ICT through interpersonal networks and graduate teaching assistants. Findings suggest a need to consider ICT use in the evaluation and promotion process.

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Akir, Z. (2003). Diffusion of Information & Communication Technology for Teaching and Learning at Ohio University. In A. Rossett (Ed.), Proceedings of E-Learn 2003--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1863-1870). Phoenix, Arizona, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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