The importance and role of strategic planning in the application of e-learning in higher education

The main purpose of this study is the importance and role of strategic planning in the application of e-learning in higher education. The statistical population of the study includes all professors of Isfahan University in the academic year of 1398-99, which includes 651 professors in all faculties. Using random cluster sampling method, 41 people were available as samples. Data collection tools in this study include Bryson's Strategic Planning Standard Questionnaire (1999) and Teachers' Attitude Towards Electronic Tutoring (2007). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software. The findings showed that among the components of strategic planning, the only effect of determining strategic issues on the use of e-learning is significant, the impact of strategic planning on the use of direct e-learning is significant. Finally, the relationship between strategic planning and e-learning and all its components, except for the two components of feeling useful and multimedia education, is positive and significant.