Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

• N. Azizi ¹
• A. Shah Mohammadi ²
• H. Naghdi ²

¹ Faculty of Educational Sciences, Kurdistan University, Kurdistan, Iran

² Faculty of Humanities, Payame Noor University, Kurdistan, Iran

Abstract

Abstract:The aim of this research is recognizing the barriers which exist in implementing and holding the Elearning
course in Kurdistan province secondary and high schools. We also try to provide solutions for this
barrier to improve the course. To do so and as a descriptive research author uses a qualitative method. The
statistical population of this research was 7 managers and 14 teachers who were working in the E-learning
schools in the Kurdistan province. To collect the data both semi structure interview and open questionnaires
were used for those participants who were not available. For analyzing the data content analysis was used in
inductive approach. The results showed that technology and communications, curriculum, administrative and
structural and financial barriers are the most important ones. To remove these barriers, it is necessary that the
aforementioned centers and the agencies which support them provide the best infrastructures in technology and
financial terms. Also, it is necessary for them to evaluate and review the related strategies and programs.
 

Keywords

• Keywords: E- learning
• E-learning barriers
• information and communication technology
• E-learning strategies

Main Subjects

• Electronic learning- virtual