Open AccessOPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Author(s) -
Tim H. Murphy,
H. Robert Terry
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of agricultural education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2162-5212
pISSN - 1042-0541
DOI - 10.5032/jae.1998.01028
Subject(s) - delphi method , computer science , agricultural education , information and communications technology , information dissemination , emerging technologies , distance education , information technology , delphi , agriculture , knowledge management , multimedia , world wide web , psychology , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , ecology , biology , operating system
A nationwide study using delphi techniques was conducted to develop consensus andprovide focus and direction for future research activities concerning the adoption of electronic communication, information, and imaging technologies for instructional use in agricultural education settings .A panel of 61 distance education experts were identifie dThe four objectives were to identify the: I)positive effects of electronic technologies designed to facilitate communication, information gathering/retrieval, and imaging for instruction; 2) major obstacles that must be overcome in their adoption; 3) most promising technologies at the secondly level; 4) mostpromising technologies at the post-secondary level .Panelists suggested 21 ways these technologies improve instruction; responses clustered around: 1) increased availability of educational opportunities; 2) improved informational resources; 3) more effective instructional materials; 4)more convenient delivery methods . .Panelists achieved consensus on 13 obstacles,
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