Motives and Obstacles of Using Internet as A Source for Learning By The Students of Human Sciences at the World Islamic Science & Education University( WISE)

Abstract

The study aimed at revealing the motives and the obstacles of using internet as a source of
learning by the human colleges at WISE. And to achieve the study’s goals , a questionnaire
was developed consisting of 40 items; 20 items addressed motives of using internet as source
of learning and other 20 items addressed obstacles of using internet as a source of learning .
The sample of the study which consisted of 520 male and female students was selected
randomly in the second semester for 2012/2013. After data were collected, they were
analyzed using descriptive methods, t-test and ANOVA. Results showed the motives of using
internet ranged from high degree to moderate. The degrees of obstacles facing using internet
were moderate.
The researcher recommended the necessity of activating the students’ use of internet with
their teachers’ guidance, facilitating the use of internet by increasing the number of computer
labs and supervisors, in addition to provide flexible and easy electronic programs for studying
university courses.