Reasons for the Reluctance of Faculty Members at Yarmouk University in the Use of E-learning System on the University’s Web Site from Their Point of View

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the perceptions of the faculty members towards the reasons for their reluctance to use the University e-learning system. To collect the data for the study, the researcher developed a (19) item questionnaire. The sample consisted of (200) faculty members selected randomly from the (963) members working at the various faculties in the University. The results showed that there were obstacles facing faculty members in the use of the e-learning system, most important amongst which are the poor infrastructure, students' poor e-learning skills, and faculty's large workload. The results also showed no statistically significant differences which can be attributed to academic rank, experience, and training courses, whereas statistically significant differences in faculty perceptions were found in favor of the scientific faculties whose members were less reluctant to use the system than those in the humanities faculties