An Exploration of Barriers Inhibiting the Adoption of Learning Management Systems by Higher Education Faculty in Saudi Arabia

• In Event: AECT Gallery Walk - D&D Showcase, Emerging Technology Showcase, AECT Gallery Walk - Available 24/7 during the convention.
  In Poster Session: International Division Poster Sessions

Short Description

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been introduced and utilized in universities around the world, yet the adoption of LMSs by faculty members is not ubiquitous. The case of Saudi Arabia is no different, as institutions seek to implement such systems while many faculty resist utilization. This session will highlight the theoretical and practical issues surrounding LMS implementation in the Saudi context, helping institutions to position LMSs more effectively as valuable tools for their faculty.

Authors

• Presenter: Maha Alfaleh, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University University

• Presenter: Sharon Flynn Stidham, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University