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Computer self-efficacy of university faculty in Lebanon

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Faculty use of technology is a critical issue in higher education; administrators and students are expecting faculty instruction to incorporate technology in classroom and distance education. Competition is demanding technologically proficient graduates for schools and colleges. Research indicates that computer self-efficacy (CSE) may be one determinant of who uses technology and who does not. A survey of education faculty at the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon, conducted in 2006, revealed varying degrees of CSE; of 127 respondents, 14 had low levels of CSE; 68 were at a moderate level, and 45 self-evaluated themselves to have high CSE. Although other barriers may deter the implementation of technology in teaching, strategies and techniques for increasing CSE should be developed. For those with low CSE, special attention must be given to enhancing their levels of CSE.

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  1. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL, USA

    Hanadi Kassem Saleh

  2. Technology Faculty, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA

    Hanadi Kassem Saleh

  3. Technology Faculty, Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

    Hanadi Kassem Saleh

  4. Instructional Designer/Trainer, Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL, USA

    Hanadi Kassem Saleh

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Saleh, H.K. Computer self-efficacy of university faculty in Lebanon. Education Tech Research Dev 56, 229–240 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-007-9084-z

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