scholarly journals Integrating Information Technology in Precollege Education in Kuwait: Teachers’ Perspectives on a Botched Initiative

10.28945/4890 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 529-558
Author(s):  
Zainab M AlQenaei ◽  
Omar Khalil ◽  
Abrar Y Aldekheel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Tablet Computer ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Use Behavior

Aim/Purpose: This study collects empirical evidence to investigate the extent to which high school teachers adopted the tablet computer in their instruction within the context of the Tablet Project in Kuwait and explores what drove their adoption behavior. Background: The role of information technology in education is prominent and takes different forms depending on the purpose of information technology adoption and the adopted information technology systems. To utilize emerging technology in education in Kuwait, the government launched an initiative to integrate the tablet computer into high school education during the 2015–2016 academic year. Three years later, some evidence doubting the project’s value had had been circulated, which motivated undertaking a thorough investigation to assess the project’s effectiveness, particularly from the teachers’ perspectives and its influential factors. Methodology: We adapted an expanded Technology Acceptance Model to assess the extent of high school teachers’ use of the system in their teaching practice and to examine the effects of teaching efficacy, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness on that use behavior. To test the research hypotheses, a data set was collected from 206 teachers and analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method. Contribution: Our empirically derived results confirm the scanty information that was in circulation at the time of this study and that claimed that the Tablet Project was not progressing sufficiently or achieving its objectives. These results could guide future efforts aimed at effectively integrating information technology into high school education in Kuwait and at enhancing the ongoing online education necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also advise that effective integration of information technology into teaching and learning mandates a comprehensive redesign and digitization of the targeted educational system. Findings: Although teachers report minimal use of the system in teaching, teaching efficacy emerges as the strongest determinant of that use behavior, followed by perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. The fitted model also has satisfactory explanatory power as it explains 43% of the variance in use behavior. Recommendations for Practitioners: The results of this study suggest that, in the public schools of Kuwait, teaching efficacy is a more important determinant of the use behavior of information technology in teaching than perceived ease of use or perceived usefulness. In addition, it is difficult to adopt information technology into teaching where there is inadequate awareness of the role of technology in e-learning, a lack of content modules fit for information technology-assisted teaching, poor Internet connections, a lack of technical support, and a lack of adequate professional and technical training. Recommendation for Researchers: This study offers significant empirical results from the Arabian milieu on the utility of the Technology Acceptance Model in elucidating public high school teachers’ adoption of the tablet computer in teaching practice. Our results also enhance the growing global body of knowledge on the integration of hedonic systems as well as their individual and contextual determinants in education, in general, and in teaching practice, in particular. Furthermore, teaching efficacy is an important determinant of teachers’ adoption of information technology in teaching. Impact on Society: Information technology augments traditional, face-to-face teaching and learning in societies by incorporating rich, online learning experiences and creating a motivating and efficient learning environment. Yet, the value of information technology-enabled education depends significantly on the successful integration of the systems into the educational process, and the results of this study could serve as a foundation for policies and plans aimed at successfully integrating information technology into the educational systems in Kuwait and similar societies. Future Research: The results and limitations of this study suggest several future research topics. Future research should explore the extent of students’ adoption of the tablet computer in learning activities and its important determinants to gain a better understanding of the Kuwaiti Tablet Project initiative. In addition, future research should employ other research methods (e.g., qualitative analysis), use samples from private schools’ teachers, and incorporate and test other possible determinants of teachers’ adoption of information technology in teaching to verify the validity and generalizability of the reported results.

scholarly journals Predicting Consumer Intention to Use Mobile Payment Services: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
The Ninh Nguyen ◽  
Tuan Khanh Cao ◽  
Phuong Linh Dang ◽  
Hien Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Mobile Payment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Payment Services ◽  
The Impact

<p>Mobile payment has relative advantages compared to other payment methods, thus providing benefits for both consumers and the society. This study attempts to examine factors influencing consumer intention to use mobile payment services. Survey data are used to investigate the impact of consumers’ perceptions of mobile payment services and social influence on use intention. Empirical evidence from 489 Vietnamese consumers confirms a significant relationship between the factors and behavioral intention, and reveals that perceived trust is the strongest predictor of intention to use mobile payment services followed by perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment, perceived behavioral control, perceived usefulness and subjective norm, respectively. The results contribute to the evolving literature, and suggest that mobile payment service providers should particularly focus on building up consumer trust, and making their services clear, understandable and easy to use. Future research directions for extending this study are also discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Analisis Penggunaan E-Commerce Terhadap Peningkatan Permintaan Kuantitas Produk Pada UMKM di Kabupaten Banyumas (Suatu Pendekatan Teori Technology Acceptance Model)

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Dona Primasari ◽  
Sudjono Sudjono ◽  
Nining Abriani
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Use Behavior

Abstract. The long-term objective of this research is to enrich the development of science, especially the development of SMEs related to the adoption of information technology with studies using the Technology Acceptance Model. The specific aim of the research is to examine what factors are inhibiting the adoption of e commerce technology in SMEs in Banyumas Regency, as well as examining whether e-commerce adoption has an impact on increasing the demand for product quantities in SMEs. Collecting data in this study was carried out by distributing questionnaires through direct interviews with SMEs in Banyumas District who were respondents. The sampling technique in this study using random sampling technique. Whereas for data analysis using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 22.0 and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS program. The results of the study show that the Technology Acceptance Model theory is able to explain the institutions of SMEs actors to use e-commerce technology. Keywords: E-commerce, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, use behavior,TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) Abstrak. Tujuan jangka panjang penelitian ini adalah untuk memperkaya perkembangan ilmu, khususnya pengembangan UMKM terkait dengan adopsi teknologi informasi dengan kajian menggunakan Technology Acceptance Model.  Tujuan khusus penelitian adalah untuk menelaah faktor-faktor apakah yang menghambat adopsi teknologi e commerce pada UMKM di Kabupaten Banyumas, serta menelaah apakah adopsi e- commerce berdampak pada peningkatan permintaaan kuantitas produk pada UKM. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner melalui antar langsung kepada pelaku UMKM di Kabupaten Banyumas yang menjadi responden.  Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling. Sedangkan untuk analisis data mengunakan Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) versi 22.0 dan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan program AMOS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teori Technology Acceptance Model  mampu menjelaskan instensi para pelaku UMKM untuk menggunakan teknologi e-commerce.  Hasil penelitian juga berhasil menerima 3 (tiga) hipotesis yaitu Perceived usefulnes  berpengaruh terhadap use behavior, Perceived ease of use berpengaruh terhadap use behavior, use behavior  berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan permintaan kuantitas produk.  Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan implementasi e-commerce tidak berpengaruh terhadap persepsi manfaat (perceived usefulness), Implementasi e-commerce tidak berpengaruh terhadap persepsi kemudahan pengoperasian sistem  (perceived ease of use) atau dengan kata lain menolak 2 (dua) hipotesis lainnya.Keywords. E-commerce, perceived usefulnes, perceived ease of use, use behavior,peningkatan permintaan, TAM  (Technology Acceptance Model)

Factors Affecting Usage of Information Technology in Support of Knowledge Sharing

2012 ◽  
pp. 129-151
Author(s):  
Ngai-Keung Chow
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Barriers And Motivators

This study explores key factors affecting the usage of information technology (IT) tools in support of knowledge sharing in service organizations in Hong Kong. In a case study of five firms, the usage of IT tools is influenced by an array of factors acting as enablers, barriers, and motivators. The findings support extant theories on knowledge management (KM). This research discovers relationships between multiple factors and the usage of IT tools for knowledge sharing at various hierarchical levels. Operational factors like perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, staff capability, and nature of work induce higher usage of IT for knowledge sharing. These findings and related analyses have managerial implications for firms engaging in service business.

Adoption of Short Messaging Service (SMS) in Malaysia

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Ainin Sulaiman ◽  
Ali Hussein Saleh Zolait
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Short Messaging Service ◽  
Perceived Enjoyment

Short Messaging Service (SMS) being an almost instantaneous communication medium that connects people is now a phenomenon that has grown and spread around the globe at an amazing speed. Given the current trend of SMS usage and its potential growth, this paper provides an insight into SMS adoption. The study attempts to delineate the demographics and usage profile of SMS users in Malaysia, as well as explaining the factors influencing SMS adoption in Malaysia by using a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which was originally introduced by Davis (1989). The study presents the demographic and usage profile in terms of gender, age, occupation, monthly personal income, extent of SMS usage and so forth of 489 SMS users from four institutions of education in the Klang Valley and Selangor. The present research uses and validates the scales for variables developed by earlier studies, namely perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment, and perceived fees, which are hypothesized to be fundamental determinants of behavioural intention. The scale items for the said variables were tested for reliability, correlation and regression. The application of correlation analysis reveals a significant relationship among the independent variables, namely, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and perceived ease of use with the dependent variable that is behavioural intention. With regards to the level of importance derived from regression analysis, usefulness ranks the highest, followed by ease of use and enjoyment in explaining SMS adoption in Malaysia. Perceived fees do not seem to have a significant relationship with behavioural intention. Some implications, limitations and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

Motivation for Using Information Technology

2011 ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donaldo de Souza Dias
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mba Students ◽  
Perceived Enjoyment

Data gathered from MBA students, undergraduate students in business administration and school students were utilized to test the motivation for using microcomputers. Three motivators were investigated: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived enjoyment. The results suggest that school students have greater enjoyment in using microcomputers than MBA and undergraduate students do, and that undergraduate students in business administration have the greatest perception of the usefulness of microcomputers.

Determinants of digital learning acceptance behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-672
Author(s):  
Mohit Kant Kaushik ◽  
Deepak Verma
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature on users’ digital learning acceptance behavior and to identify gaps in the current body of knowledge and suggest future research directions. The paper also includes identification of motivating as well as inhibiting factors previously explored by academicians in the acceptance of digital learning. Design/methodology/approach The systematic literature review based on PRISMA methodology was conducted, and 200 articles from peer-reviewed journals on digital learning acceptance behavior using technology adoption theories were examined. Findings The study found an overall rise in the number of papers published yearly during 2002–2017. Most of the studies were published in two journals, i.e. Computers & Education and Computers in Human Behaviour and were carried out in Asia followed by Europe, North America, Africa, Oceania and South America. It was also noted that most of the studies have used the technology acceptance model and were empirical in nature. The study also found that prominently students’ digital learning acceptance behavior was investigated. The review also indicates a lack of qualitative and mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) approaches to study digital learning acceptance behavior. Practical implications The study identified gaps in the current body of knowledge by reviewing published articles that will suggest future directions for further research. The top three determinants of digital learning acceptance that have been analyzed were the behavioral intention, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, followed by attitude and user behavior. The study articulates the implications for providers in marketing digital learning products, for higher education institution in expanding digital content, for students seeking digital education tools, for educators in motivating students to accept digital learning and for governments in delivering cost-effective public education by utilizing digital learning. Originality/value The paper analyzes 200 publications on digital learning acceptance through technology adoption theories. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first initiative to provide systematic and exhaustive summarization of the knowledge in this subject. It further explores the various factors influencing digital learning adoption behavior and provides avenues for future research. The paper is useful for researchers working on digital learning acceptance behavior.

scholarly journals The influence of trust, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitude on purchase intention

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmiati Rahmiati ◽  
Indri Ilma Yuannita
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
The Future

This research aims to analyzed: (1) The effect of Trust on Attitude, (2) The effect of Trust on Purchase Intention, (3) The effect of Perceived Usefulness on Attitude, (4) The effect of Perceived Usefulness on Purchase Intention, (5) The effect of Perceived Ease of Use on Attitude (6) The effect of Perceived Ease of Use on Purchase Intention and (7) The effect of Attitude on Purchase Intention. The type of this research is causative research. The total sample of this research was 151 people by using questionnaire. The result of research shows that (1) Trust has significant effect on attitude (2) Trust has significant effect on purchase intention (3) Perceived Usefulness has no significant effect on attitude (4) Perceived Usefulness has significant effect on purchase intention (5) Perceived Ease of Use has significant effect on attitude (6) Perceived Ease of Use has significant effect on purchase intention and (7) Attitude has significant effect on purchase intention. The conclusions are Trust, Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use have significant effect on purchase intention. For the future research it is better to explore more about variable that can influence purchase intention.Keywords: Trust; perceived usefulness; perceived ease of use; attitude; purchase Intention

scholarly journals Acceptance of Technology by Islamic Boarding School Students Based on the TAM Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (SpecialIssue) ◽  
pp. 194-198
Author(s):  
Nuryanna Nuryanna ◽  
A Halim ◽  
Elmi Mahzum ◽  
Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Tam Model

This study aims to determine the acceptance of technology in Islamic boarding schools and their use in terms of physics learning outcomes, it is necessary to conduct research on technology acceptance among Islamic boarding schools. In this study, the acceptance of the technology was measured using the TAM model. Measurements were carried out in several Islamic boarding schools in the Aceh Besar area. The instrument used is a questionnaire on the perception of acceptance of information technology and documentation in the form of students' scores. The results obtained are the perception of students' acceptance of technology consisting of five indicators, namely the perception of PEOU (Perceived Ease of Use), PU (Perceived Usefulness), ATU (Attitude Toward Using), AU (Actual Usage), and B (Behavioral) towards information technology. Towards students tend to be high, and if there is the influence of other variables and not included in the study, so it can be seen that technology acceptance tends to be high. There is a strong relationship between Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU), PEOU and Attitude Toward Using (ATU), and Behavioral Intention (B) and Actual Usage (AU)

Experience Alters Perceptions of Educational Technology Acceptance among Adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1088-1092
Author(s):  
Ellie Arndt ◽  
Douglas Peterson
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
School Careers

With the increase in the use of technology in education, it is important to understand why some implementations of one-to-one computing programs have been successful where others have failed. A questionnaire containing measures for the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM: Davis, 1989) was distributed to a high school in the rural Midwest to determine how the students’ perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use ratings of iPads change with experience across their high school careers. A multivariate analysis of variance showed that both ratings for perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use changed with experience.

scholarly journals The Acceptance of Mobile Learning: A Case Study of 3D Simulation Android App for Learning Physics

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (17) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Lisana Lisana ◽  
Marcellinus Ferdinand Suciadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
3D Simulation ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Android App

This study investigates the adoption of the mobile learning, 3D simulation Android app, as an innovative tool for learning in physics for high school students. The factors affecting the acceptance of mobile learning are also determined in this study. The proposed research model employs two constructs, Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use, from Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a baseline and adds another relevant factor based on prior mobile learning adoption research, Perceived Enjoyment. Data are collected through questionnaires distributed to 50 high school students using Google Forms. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to analyze and develop the research model. The study finds that Perceived Enjoyment becomes the most influencing factor considered by high school students to use mobile learning, 3D simulation Android app, followed by Perceived Usefulness. However, the Perceived Ease of Use factor does not significantly influence the acceptance of the 3D simulation Android app.

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