CHANGE AT DISTANCE EDUCATION, WHAT KIND OF RESISTANCE? WHAT IMPROVEMENTS?

Year 2020, Volume: 21 Issue: 4, 160 - 172, 01.10.2020

Carles Dulsat Isabel Alvarez

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.803394

Abstract

The study is aimed at training sports technicians in the Spanish state. Currently, most of them are in
transitory period. For research, the Theory of Resistance in Innovation has been considered. This theory
proposes a functional dimension and a psychological dimension with five factors: (Use, value of the product
and risks involved) and (elements associated with traditional beliefs and those related to the image). The
context studied was the courses taken by the Royal Spanish Skating Federation. The methodology followed
in this research is empirical-analytical with a non-experimental approach. It will be basically a descriptive
investigation. For this, an ad-hoc instrument was constructed with quantitative and qualitative response
items. Among the results, it is worth highlighting the significant differences existing in students with
experience in distance learning in the variable of acceptance of new technologies. In the qualitative part, it is
recognized that the online mode allows to apply the knowledge immediately although there are difficulties
during the first weeks. The creation of the figure of a tutor is proposed, which will catalyze the introduction
to students’ courses, facilitating the use of the platform before the start of the course.

Keywords

e-learning, innovation, technicians training, platform, functional factors

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