Evaluative research of e-learning in environment and occupational safety: a qualitative analysis of the programs offered by the ISTAS Foundation
Supporting Agencies
- Contrato de I D suscrito entre la Universidad Pablo de Olavide y la Fundación Instituto Sindical de Trabajo
- Ambiente y Salud (ISTAS)
- al amparo del artículo 83 de la LOU.
Abstract
This article presents the results of an evaluative research study of e-learning in environment and occupational safety offered by the Labor, Environment and Health Union Institute (ISTAS). The objective of this study was to explore the real impact on labor activity and participants´ satisfaction. The sample was made up of 184 participants from five training courses. An online structured interview was used for collecting data. Content Analysis method enabled the use of a system of categories, which defined the process of evaluating satisfaction with e-learning. The results showed participants´ high satisfaction and a moderate impact. A number of proposals for the improvement of courses and similar online actions are presented.Downloads
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