Evaluating the use of E-Learning from the Students' point of view

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the pros and cons of using e-learning and the most prominent obstacles facing its use from the students' point of view, as well as the significance of the differences in the students' viewpoints regarding that according to the variables: gender, grade, and housing location. The study sample consisted of (160) male and female students who were selected in a stratified random manner from the students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Dohuk. The study relied on a questionnaire prepared by the researcher, which included (45) items distributed equally on three dimensions: the advantages of using e-learning, the negatives of using e-learning, and the obstacles to using e-learning. And in front of each paragraph five alternatives to answer. The data was processed using Pearson correlation coefficient, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance as a statistical method. The results showed that there are a number of pros and cons, as well as obstacles in the use of e-learning, and the results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the students’ views about the obstacles to using e-learning due to the gender variable. And there were significant differences in the students' views on the advantages of using e-learning according to the variables of the classroom and the location of housing. In light of the results, a set of recommendations and suggestions were presented.