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An Exploratory Study
of Adoption of Course Management Software and Accompanying Instructional
Changes by Faculty in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Teresa Yohon, Don Zimmerman and Leslie Keeler, Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, USA
yohon@cahs.colostate.edu,
don.zimmerman@colostate.edu,
lkeeler@cahs.colostate.edu |
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ABSTRACT
Abstract:
The study investigated liberal arts and science faculty’s (1) overall
adoption of WebCT, a course management software, (2) use of different
WebCT functions, (3) perceptions of technology’s impact on teaching, and
(4) demographic factors that might explain the differences between WebCT
adopters and non-adopters. Only 37% of respondents reported using WebCT.
The most frequently used WebCT tools were the content and syllabus tools,
grade book, and e-mail. WebCT adopters versus non-adopters indicated that
technology saved them time on daily tasks and enabled them to improve
their teaching. No significant differences of demographics factors were
found.
Keywords:
WebCT, course management software, IT adoption, higher education,
technology, diffusion of innovations |
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