Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Higher Education: Advantages, Disadvantages, Conveniences and Limitations of Applying E-learning to Agricultural Students in Iran

Abstract

AbstractThe use of ICT in education has intensely reformed learning and teaching processes. Furthermore, it has expanded new opportunities for learning and accessing to educational resources beyond those traditionally available. In this condition, the use of ICT in education creates a method of training called E-learning. This paper attempts to investigate advantages, disadvantages, conveniences and limitations of applying ICT in conjunction with E-learning to agricultural students. The paper accentuates the role of ICT on Iranian students in Agricultural Higher Education in particular