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An Exploration of Blackboard Utilization by Faculty at a Midwestern University

Nichols, David L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1319213449

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2011, Master of Education (MEd), Ohio University, Computer Education and Technology (Education).
This study sought to explore utilization of Blackboard features/tools and to identify barriers to using Blackboard as stated by faculty. A descriptive research design was employed to answer the research questions in this study. A web-based survey was used to collect data from the 272 responding faculty members from a large Midwestern university consisting of six campuses. The findings of this study, based on analysis of nonparametric descriptive data, indicate underutilization of Blackboard features/tools by faculty, and that campus affiliation and Blackboard utilization are not independent of each other. Utilization of other LMSs and the number of technical problems with Blackboard are the most common barriers to the utilization of Blackboard as stated by faculty. Lack of technical skills and training also contribute to faculty underutilization of Blackboard. This study concluded that a comprehensive training program and improved infrastructure may increase Blackboard utilization by faculty.
Teresa Franklin, PhD (Advisor)
Miki Crawford, PhD (Committee Member)
Joan Wigal, PhD (Committee Member)
107 p.
Educational Technology
LMS; Blackboard features/tools; faculty; underutilization

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  • Nichols, D. L. (2011). An Exploration of Blackboard Utilization by Faculty at a Midwestern University [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1319213449

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Nichols, David. An Exploration of Blackboard Utilization by Faculty at a Midwestern University. 2011. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1319213449.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Nichols, David. "An Exploration of Blackboard Utilization by Faculty at a Midwestern University." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1319213449

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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