Abstract
<p>The purpose of this study was to explore graduate students’ competencies in computer use and their attitudes toward online learning in asynchronous online courses of distance learning programs in a Graduate School of Education (GSOE) in Taiwan. The research examined the relationship between computer literacy and the online learning attitudes of these students. Data were collected via a survey through 252 GSOE students in Taiwan. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between computer literacy and online learning attitude among the students. Higher computer literacy was correlated with higher online learning attitude. However, no statistically significant difference was found in online learning attitude by gender or by age group. Suggestions and managerial implications were discussed in the study, and would provide contribution both to the body of knowledge in the filed of education management.</p>
Highlights
1.1 Problem StatementInformation technology tools have been developed to make completing educational tasks more efficient
Their work and multiple roles prevent them from attending regular courses on campus; asynchronous online courses allow them to meet the requirements of both work and school
The results indicated that these Graduate School of Education (GSOE) students in Taiwan obtained high scores in computer literacy
Summary
Information technology tools have been developed to make completing educational tasks more efficient. All of the changes and transformations experienced by today’s society have led to the restructuring and modernization of education systems (Castro, Africa, Clara, Colmenar, Mora, & Yeves, 2001). Growing Web-based learning technologies promise unlimited potential in lifelong education. The new information age has changed the educational system, resulting in the birth of information technology-applied instruction and computer-assisted learning. Systems and learning theories have been developed for Web-based learning in higher education (Al-Adwan & Smedley, 2012; Fabos & Young, 1999), which have been empirically evaluated as effective. Internet-based distance education is an important learning tool for graduate students. Online learning can provide a convenient and accessible environment in today’s educational system. Their work and multiple roles prevent them from attending regular courses on campus; asynchronous online courses allow them to meet the requirements of both work and school
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