Staff Perceptions of E-Learning in a Community Health Care Organization

The world is changing at an ever-increasing pace. The one constant we can depend on is change. Today, rapid and accurate acquisition of knowledge is essential in order for organizations to capture the competitive advantage and remain viable. However, the challenges are far-reaching. How do organizations cope with the increased speed of technological change? How do leaders optimize resources with tightened budgets? How do staff and students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the midst of constant change? Administrators, educators and researchers alike are seeking ways to effectively use technology to gather information, construct knowledge, develop skills, and collaborate globally for lifelong learning and work (Kimble, 1999; Buckley, 1995; Bates & Bartolic-Zlomislic, 2000). Electronic learning (e-learning) is one form of learning that utilizes technology to deliver, interact or facilitate information (DeSantis, 2003) However, to use e-learning effectively require