Apioideae for Development: Are Online Social Networks an Opportunity or a Threat for Education?!"
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension and Education Researchkhadijeh soleimani harooni 1 , bahman khosravipour 2 , مسعود یزدانپناه 3 , Moslem Savari 4
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2 - Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Ramin Agricultural and Natural Resources University, Ahvaz, Iran
3 - دانشگاه رامین
4 - uni
Keywords: Online Social Networks (OSNs), farmers, educators, educational tools,
Abstract :
The increasing growth of information and communication technology (ICT) advancements has led to the present era being referred to as the digital age, which is considered a prerequisite for the evolution and development of societies. The penetration of ICT technologies, including online social networks (OSNs), into all areas of human life, including agriculture, is inevitable. The plant "shokaran" is both a medicinal and toxic herb, where proper use yields countless benefits, while improper consumption can lead to death. In this article, OSNs are viewed as the " Apioideae " of development to clarify their role in the development process. The use of these networks as a tool for educational activities aimed at farmers began earnestly after the outbreak of COVID-19 and is still in its early stages. In this research, qualitative research methods (interviews) were employed to assess the perspectives of experts and farmers in Khuzestan province (31 individuals) regarding the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing these networks as a tool for educational activities. The results from the interviews, analyzed using MaxQda 2020 software, led to the extraction of selected and central codes, which were categorized into six dimensions: economic, social, educational, accessibility, environmental, and health.
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