Perceptions & Attitudes of Teaching Staff Towards E-learning in Libya Zawia University as Case Study

Abstract

This study aimed to identify of perspective the teaching staff about
e learning at zawia university, Libya and to identify the factors that affect
their attitudes.
The study sample included 109 faculty members from various colleges
(Faculty of Economics, College of Science, College of Law, College of
Education, and College of Medicine).
Questionnaires were distributed online. The questionnaire included three
main axes: the teaching staff perspective on the importance of using elearning,
knowledge of e-learning tools, and e-learning barriers facing the
teaching staff at Zawia University.
The results of the study showed that there are no statistically significant
differences between the average the teaching staff on two axes (the
importance of e-learning and knowledge of e-learning tools), and this means
that there is convergence in the views of faculty members about e-learning.
They consider themselves to have a very positive attitude towards e-learning.
The results also show suggest that the teaching staff have some barriers in
using e-learning. This involves also idefining their attitudes towards remote
teaching, and their views on the barriers they may face in teaching. Some
contextual, technical and administrative barriers have also been reported.
The ministry of education is recommended to start planning for official
recognition and introduction of remote teaching in Libyan higher education
institutions.