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Blackboard use by faculty members in the Colleges of Applied Sciences in the Sultanate of Oman

AlNaibi, Salim Abdullah and Madarsha, Kamal Basha and Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham (2015) Blackboard use by faculty members in the Colleges of Applied Sciences in the Sultanate of Oman. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3 (4). pp. 26-40. ISSN 2411-3123 E-ISSN 2411-2933

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Abstract

This research was conducted to investigate the use of Blackboard by faculty members in the Colleges of Applied Sciences in the Sultanate of Oman and the factors affecting their use. A questionnaire was completed online by 257faculty members representing 43.05% of the total faculty population in these colleges. Results showed that Blackboard is still underutilized by faculty; it is mainly used as a depositary tool rather than for instructional and assessment purposes. Results also revealed that there are statistically significant differences in Blackboard use related to age, experience, specialization and college. However, other demographic variables (i.e. gender and academic rank) had no effect on Blackboard usage. Technology infrastructure and faculty support were identified as being the major factors leading to limited use of Blackboard in these colleges. It is recommended that immediate action be taken to address these issues; it is further recommended that additional research be undertaken to investigate student and faculty characteristics that relate to Blackboard usage

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 1001/50441
Uncontrolled Keywords: Blackboard, Blackboard usage, Colleges of Applied Sciences, Faculty members
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User: PROFESSOR DR. NIK AHMAD HISHAM ISMAIL
Date Deposited: 09 May 2016 14:53
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2021 23:59
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/50441

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