TEXAS AGRI-SCIENCE TEACHERS ’ ATTITUDE TOWARD AND STAGE OF ADOPTION OF THE INTERNET

The purpose of this study was to assess Texas Agri-Science teachers ’ attitudes toward and stages of adoption of the Internet. The study also determined what relationships, if any, existed between demographic and program variables with teachers ’ attitudes and stage of adoption. Rogers ’ (1995) Diffusion of Innovations theory was used to guide the study. Texas Agri-Science teachers had favorable attitudes toward all forms of information technology with the highest attitude toward the Internet. They also perceived themselves in advanced stages of adoption of information technologies. Texas Agri-Science teachers also supported on-li e activities such as FFA contest registration and award applications. High correlations were discovered between computer anxiety, computer importance, computer use outside the classroom and home access with attitudes and adoption. The adoption of the Internet has reached critical mass among Texas Agri-Science teachers. Results of the study have implications for the education, implementation of on-line activities and communication with Texas Agri-Science teachers for stakeholders in the field