Educational Technology

This book explore faculty attitudes toward online learning in a Lebanese Higher Education Institution (HEI). The research addressed the disinterest among faculty at the University of Lebanon (AUL) in enhancing learning using online technology. The book explored the attitudes of the faculty toward applying online learning and the extent of the faculty readiness to adopt this technological change. A qualitative case study design was used including semi-structured interviews and existing literature. Data analysis was guided by the lens of Kanter¿s theoretical approach, which focused on the ADKAR model for adopting change in faculty¿s awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement. Key findings indicated negative faculty impressions concerning online learning authority over technology use, culture, and changes such as increased enrollment and different teaching styles. Despite these findings, opportunity for the adoption of online learning was identified. Faculty indicated positive elements such as the competitive advantage to be the first online institution in the Lebanese Market and higher student enrollment.