The role of the Internet in improving the quality of teaching at the Faculty of Arts, University of Tobruk

Abstract

This study aims at examining use of the Internet  to enhance quality of teaching by the Arts faculty members at the University of Tobruk- Libya. The study used descriptive analytical approaches to draw out a clear picture of the nature of use and identify the major factors that influence the adoption and use of the Internet to improve quality of teaching and learning. The sample of the study consisted 31 a faculty members from 9 scientific department at the college. The study found that the majority of the academic staff members have positive attitude towards use of the Internet for teaching purposes. However, lack of their use experience and poor telecommunication infrastructure affected negatively their adoption and use . The study recommended the need to enhance quality of Internet service, train educators and spread culture of the Internet instructional use