1. Managing Resistance to the Use of Distance Education Technology Emine Meral Inelmen* and Erol Inelmen** *Dep. of Medical and Surgical Science, Div. of Geriatrics, University of Padua, ITALY **Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, TURKEY eminemeral.inelmen@unipd.it inelmen@boun.edu.tr 1/14

2. OUTLINE Literature Survey Case Study Future Vision Conclusion ? 2/14

3. survival requires a predisposition for change: we must learn to innovate before we act ( Boje, 2003). Literature Survey 3/14

4. As “self assigned leaders” for change we must develop appropriate strategies. (Learn, 2006) 4/14

5. attachment to defenses surge & resistance to change comes to surface. Stark (2002), 5/14

6. On the organizational level we have learned that resistance –must be considered positive factor- is an attractor Goldstein (1994) 6/14

7. It is clear that it is necessary to have the “willingness and ability” to involve others and elicit their participation Schein (2004) 7/14

8. Lessons have been carried out for Medical students (6th course) in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Padua (Italy), October 2005-February 2006 Case Study 8/14

9. seven Medical Doctors are registered in the School Specialized in Gerontology and Geriatrics of the Faculty in Medicine, University of Padua, Italy at the second course 9/14

10. Appendix : Questionnaire deployed to 8 members of the course (Likert 5 scale) QuestionAe Organization of instruction material was adequate5 Presentation of instruction material was adequate5 Slides were clear and satisfing4,6 The objective of course was clear4,6 The language of the instructional material was useful for the learning and my future career4,2 The instructional material was presented so as to be used in my research and clinical work3,8 I have understood the method by wish the final exam with de delivered4 In total the instructor has done a good job5 10/14

11. 000 0 000 gsm wless www campus myPC herPC mymobil hermobil othermobil Future Vision 11/14

12. There is correlation between seniority and intellectual background & resistance to change. Conclusion 12/14

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14. Acknowledgement We remain in debt to Prof. Giuliano Enzi, for his continued support while challenging the status quo. This paper is the narrative of our struggle written in cooperation “on the fly” as the events unfolded 14/14