Circles and Communities,Sharing Practices and Learning: Looking at New Extension Education Approaches |
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| Authors: | A Cristóvão P Ferrão R Madeira ML Tibério MJ Raínho MS Teixeira |
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| Institution: | 1. Center for Transdisciplinary Development Studies , University of Trás-os-Montes &2. Alto Douro , Vila Real, Portugal acristov@utad.pt;4. Alto Douro , Vila Real, Portugal |
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| Abstract: | AbstractPurposeInformation technology (IT) has tremendous potential for fostering grassroots development and the Indian government has created various capital-intensive computer networks to promote agricultural development. However, research studies have shown that information technology investments are not always translated into productivity gains due to poor computer use by employees. In this context, a research investigation was conducted to develop a Computer Utilization Model that explains how individual and organizational factors influence computer utilization in extension organizations in India. |
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| Keywords: | Extension education Collaborative learning Communities of practice |
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