WEB based distance learning system and distance learning familiarities among members of the Çukurova University

IIABSTRACTWEB BASED DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM ANDDISTANCE LEARNING FAMILIARITIES AMONG MEMBERS OF THECUKUROVA UNIVERSITYSinan YALÇINKAYAMaster Thesis, Business Administration DepartmentSupervisor: Assistant Prof. Erkut DÜZAKINJuly 2006, 89 PagesIn the thesis, web based distance learning system and distance learning familiaritiesamong members of the Cukurova University has been researched.As a result of the research it was founded that major purposes of using computeramong members of the Cukurova University are researching on the web,telecomunication with e-mail, using some electronic services and presentations. Andalso they are rarely using computer for chatting, forums, creating multimedia andpreparing lecture contents and presenting them via internet.University members were agree on the success of the distance learning systemwhether it was supported by traditional education systems however it will be out ofservice if used as sole media. And members supporting the idea of structural renewal onhigher the Turkish Higher Education System and they have mentioned that they willcreate distance learning systems when a stand-alone module is present for conductingtechnical functions.Keywords: Distance Learning, Web Based Distance Learning System, LearningFamiliarities of University Staff