A Study of the Potential of Online Learning of Kasetsart University Faculty Members

The purpose of this study was to study the potential of online learning of Kasetsart University faculty members. This study was qualitative research, and eight key informants were selected by maximum variation sampling. The data were collected by using online interviews. The qualitative data were analyzed employing content analysis and analytic induction performed by using MAXQDA. The result was found that Kasetsart University faculty members had four dimensions of potential for online learning, which are (1) online learning knowledge consists of content expertise, technology, learning management, and online learning management; (2) online learning skills consisting of adaptive technology skills, integrating technology into learning skills, learning technology skills, and technology skills; (3) ability to manage online learning consists of the ability self-learning and ability to update technology skills; and (4) attitude toward online learning consists of technology acceptance and attitude toward online teaching. For the factors conditioning the potential of faculty members for online teaching, there are six factors  at Kasetsart University: (1) faculty members’ experience in using technology, (2) investment in resources to support online learning, (3) utilization of a consistent application system throughout the university, (4) development of technology competence for faculty members, (5) support staff, and (6) supporting online learning materials for students.