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Cultural factors affecting the adoption of e-learning in Turkey
This paper reports findings from an ethnographic study of e-learning adopters in Turkey and examines ways in which cultural factors shape the adoption and use of information technology for online teaching. This research focuses on influential early adopters in the tertiary education sector in Turkey who have become change-agents by inspiring small networks of their peers. The study examines the operation of trust and inspiration in networking and teamwork in the Asian academic environment. The key findings of this research are that the early adopters become change agents in small groups and networks and that the process of adoption relies heavily on social networks and connections. Findings from this research can assist individuals and institutions to better understand ways in which to optimize the online teaching and learning experience for staff.
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World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education (2008 : Chesapeake, Va.)Pagination
3369 - 3384Publisher
Association for the Advancement of Computing in EducationLocation
Chesapeake, Va.Place of publication
Chesapeake, Va.Start date
2008-10-26End date
2008-10-30Language
engPublication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereedEditor/Contributor(s)
G RichardsTitle of proceedings
E-Learn 2008 : Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education 2008Usage metrics
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