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Computer and Internet Use Among Oregon Master Gardeners
HortTechnology (2003)
  • Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Oregon State University
  • Erika Kirsch, Oregon State University
Abstract
The Internet has become a tool used in business, education, and leisure pursuits. Extension has used the Internet in a variety of ways including the training of extension staff and volunteers and the dissemination of information. In 2001, a survey was developed to determine the comfort level, familiarity, and use of computers and the Internet by active Oregon Master Gardeners (MGs). Basic demographic data was also collected. We found that 85% of respondents use computers and are very comfortable with computers and the Internet. This extensive use and comfort level suggests that the Internet may be an acceptable alternative to the traditional face-to-face training method for some Oregon MGs.
Keywords
  • survey,
  • internet and computer use,
  • extension,
  • volunteer,
  • volunteer demographics
Publication Date
2003
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2003 American Society for Horticultural Science
Citation Information
Ann Marie VanDerZanden and Erika Kirsch. "Computer and Internet Use Among Oregon Master Gardeners" HortTechnology Vol. 13 Iss. 3 (2003) p. 548 - 551
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/annmarie-vanderzanden/17/