The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions

Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2015, Vol. 11(1) 173-194

The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions

Ömer Demir, & Halil Yurdugül

pp. 173 - 194 | Manu. Number: ijpe.2015.033

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Abstract

Many studies have been conducted about readiness for e-learning, yet it is quite hard to decide which work of research from the literature to use in a specific context. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify of which components models consist and for which stakeholders they were developed by investigating the most comprehensive and prevalent models in the related literature. Thus, the methods for both implementers and researchers were shown. A literature review was employed as the method of the present study. Thirty models or measurement tools were explored in the scope of the study. The findings of the study show that competency in technology usage, access to technology, content, culture, human resources, finance, management and leadership, self-directed learning, motivation, and time management components of models pertaining to readiness for e-learning became prominent. Further findings and implications are discussed in the main text of the study.

Keywords: E-learning, e-learning readiness, readiness, literature review

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APA 6th edition Demir, O. & Yurdugul, H. (2015). The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions . International Journal of Progressive Education, 11(1), 173-194. Harvard Demir, O. and Yurdugul, H. (2015). The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions . International Journal of Progressive Education, 11(1), pp. 173-194. Chicago 16th edition Demir, Omer and Halil Yurdugul (2015). "The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions ". International Journal of Progressive Education 11 (1):173-194.

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Demir, O. & Yurdugul, H. (2015). The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions . International Journal of Progressive Education, 11(1), 173-194.

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Demir, O. and Yurdugul, H. (2015). The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions . International Journal of Progressive Education, 11(1), pp. 173-194.

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Demir, Omer and Halil Yurdugul (2015). "The Exploration of Models Regarding E-learning Readiness: Reference Model Suggestions ". International Journal of Progressive Education 11 (1):173-194.

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Chapnick, S. (2000). Are you ready for e-learning? Retrieved from http://blog.uny.ac.id/nurhadi/files/2010/08/are_you_ready_for_elearning.pdf [Google Scholar]
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Tubaishat, A., & Lansari, A. (2011). Are students ready to adopt e-learning? A preliminary e-readiness study of a university in the Gulf Region. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research, 1(5), 210-215. [Google Scholar]
Watkins, R., Leigh, D., & Triner, D. (2004). Assessing readiness for e-learning. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 17(4), 66-79. [Google Scholar]
Valtonen, T., Kukkonen, J., Dillon, P., & Vaisanen, P. (2009). Finnish high school students’ readiness to adopt online learning: Questioning the assumptions. Computers & Education 53(3), 742–748. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.04.014 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]
Yun, G. P., & Murad, M. W. (2006a). E-learning readiness amongst secondary school teachers in Malaysia: A literature survey and theoretical framework. In D. Remenyi, & T. C. Dublin (Eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Learning (p.153-162), Montreal, Canada. [Google Scholar]
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