Gunmala Suri , Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Sneha Sharma Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Technological advancement has led to important changes in the way education is being imparted. e-learning symbolizes an important, rising trend in the application of technology to assist student learning. It is one of the tools that has emerged from information technology and has been integrated in many universities. The study presented here focuses on the relationship between discipline of student and their response and attitude towards e-learning. In light of literature it is recognized that discipline of students does play a role in understanding the satisfaction and experience of students in the education environment. The effect of students discipline on their attitude towards computer technology and e-learning are being analyzed in this paper. Computer and e-learning attitude scale was constructed and validated and a questionnaire was further developed for collection of data. In this study 477 students enrolled in various courses across 6 major discipline in Panjab University Chandigarh, India were analyzed. To measure the attitude of students a new scale on computer and e-learning attitude (SCAELA) was developed and validated. The results of ANOVA for analyzing the impact of disciplines of student on Scale on computer and e-learning attitude showed that a significant positive relationship between discipline of student and factors of scale on computer & e-learning attitude. The results show that a significant relationship exists between discipline of student and the factors of scale on computer and e-learning attitude which falls in line with previous researches which lay emphasis on the role of department in learning and satisfaction level of students. Chi square test of association disclosed that there is no association between discipline of student and response towards provision for e-learning. A moderate association between discipline of student and weekly internet usage is also inferred. The research here thus puts forward that discipline does play a significant role in building the attitude towards computer technology and e-learning. This can be used as an input for framing the e-learning platform or tool for implementing virtual learning environment in an educational setting.

Keywords: e-learning attitude, department/discipline of student, computer attitude, internet usage

Suggested citation: Suri, G.& Sharma, S. (2014). Students’ attitude towards e-learning : a case study. Skyline Business Journal, Volime 10, Issue 1,pp 38-43.

Suri, G.& Sharma, S. (2014). Students’ attitude towards e-learning : a case study. Skyline Business Journal, Volime 10, Issue 1,pp 38-43.