Pages: 47-61

Abstract

The objective of this study was feasibility of virtual education (e-learning) IN Fars province justice department, from the viewpoints of the employees, specialists and managers, with regards to six different indices, including environmental provisions, computer experience readiness, cultural provisions, infrastructural readiness, human resources readiness, technical personnel and financial provisions. The study was conducted using descriptive-surveying techniques. Statistical population included 1585 people, among which 310 people including employees, managers and specialists were selected as the sample volume, according to Morgan table. Two criteria regarding computer and cultural readiness items were evaluated via questionnaires, the environmental readiness was evaluated via questionnaires and interviews, and three other criteria were examined by questionnaires. The research results showed that regarding computer readiness, Fars province justice department had a rather unsuitable situation, while it had rather appropriate conditions regarding cultural readiness, the environmental and financial conditions were appropriate, while it was evaluated as rather appropriate for its technical and infrastructural readiness. Some proposals are given at the end for more appropriate holding of e-learning (virtual education) aspects in Fars province justice department.