Abstract

Internet is one of the most important innovations in the field of information and this has a significant impact on education. The use of technology is increasing rapidly. Today, in the scientific communities, a large number of individuals are interested in internet. This is expected for researchers to update their knowledge to provide information to the internet for its services to be used. The aim of this study is to explore the role of the internet in the professional development of farming educators. Sample surveys of agricultural education instructor.s and Kermanshah City (N=35) were formed due to the small size of the population. The return rate of questionnaires delivered to learners was 30 items (85%). Information collected through questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS tool. Results showed that most educators of the internet search for scholarly articles and also acquire new information to develop their professional interest. Low-cost of internet access is a major constraint to the use of this important tool. The need for easier access to the internet is necessary for educators.

Key words: Agricultural educator, internet, professional development.