The Difficulties Encountered by the Hashemite University Students in Employing the Internet in University Education

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the difficulties encountered by the Hashemite University students in employing the internet in university education, and determining the effects of gender, major, and computer experience as well as the dual and triple interaction among these variables. The sample consisted of (502) bachelor’s level students chosen randomly. The tool consists of (18) items questionnaire which was of sufficient validity and reliability. The appropriate statistical analysis was used. The results revealed that there were big difficulties in employing the internet in university education. However, there were no significant differences related to gender, major, dual or triple interaction among these variables. On other hand, there were significant differences due to computer experience among the students with little experience in favor for medium and high experience. Finally, the researchers suggested some recommendations that decrease the difficulties in employing the internet in university education as encouraging students to use the internet.