EVALUATING THE AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF ADVANCED LEVEL TEACHERS IN USING E- LEARNING IN SRI LANKA

doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/D3BGZ

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E-learning, developing countries, challenges of e-learning application, Information Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Abstract

Although the execution of e-learning initiatives has reached advanced stages in developed countries, it is still in its infancy in many developing Asian nations, Sri Lanka in particular. Sri Lanka has initiated limited attempts to use e-learning alongside traditional classrooms. However, different obstructions are preventing successful adoption of this technology. The present research aimed to highlight challenges that hinder effective implementation of e-learning among advanced level teachers. A total of 147 respondents voluntarily participated in the survey. Data was then analyzed and reported quantitatively and qualitatively. This provided in-depth understanding to the current status of e-learning in state Sri Lankan universities and highlighted major hindrances of its successful application. Moreover, teachers faced with some barriers that prevent them to employ technology in the classroom like; lack of reliable Internet connectivity, lack of training, inadequate devices for both teachers and students, and shortage of class time needed to integrate technology in classroom. The study recommends among other things to provide training programs, workshops and seminars to improve teachers’ skills in integrating technology. Furthermore, it suggested to equip students and teachers with a reliable Internet connectivity and technology devices and to provide teachers with enough time to prepare for using e-learning tools

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