Investigating the effect of applying information technology on formal and informal learning: The case of Isfahani high school managers and principals

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 MSc in Human Resource Management, Tehran University

2 Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

3 . Master's student of management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

4 Master's student of psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

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Abstract

Nowadays, information and communication technology (ICT) is of such high importance in different aspects of human life that undoubtedly can be considered as the symbol of a new civilization or as an advent of a new civil wave. Since this issue has an outstanding effect on different aspects including learning, it has gains this importance. Therefore, the present study aims at investigating the effect of applying ICT on formal and informal learning of Isfahani high school managers and principals. Regarding purposes, method, and data collection, this study is applied, descriptive-correlational, and field research, respectively. The population of this study is 169 managers and principals of high schools in Isfahan. The instrument was a questionnaire distributed among the sample. The results indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between applying ICT and formal and informal learning of Isfahani high school managers and principals. It can be concluded that by using ICT, formal and especially informal learning will increase.

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