Volume
40
Issue
5
Abstract
How local governments are using information technology is important to understand if extension teaching on local government and economic development issues is to be effective. This study uses results from surveys of local officials in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to examine the potential for delivering extension programs to local officials through information technology. The responses suggest that local officials predominantly prefer face-to-face training, but many are willing to try distance education. In addition, even though many governments are using the Internet, there still are significant numbers who do not yet have access to these technologies.
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Recommended Citation
Kelsey, T. W., Dougherty, M. J., & Hattery, M. (2002). Information Technology Use by Local Governments in the Northeast: Assessment and Needs. The Journal of Extension, 40(5), Article 7. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol40/iss5/7
