scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Acceptance of E-Learning among University Students: The Role of Precipitating Events

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 436
Author(s):  
Prageeth Roshan Weerathunga ◽  
W. H. M. S. Samarathunga ◽  
H. N. Rathnayake ◽  
S. B. Agampodi ◽  
Mohammad Nurunnabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

This study examined the effect of the COVID- 19 pandemic and related events on the use of e-learning, as well as other key determinants of it. The data were collected from 1039 university students in Sri Lanka. To examine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was viewed through the lens of precipitating events, on the intention–behaviour relationship, we employed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with the inclusion of a moderating variable. While the findings indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic had clearly increased the usage of e-learning, we found no evidence to establish a moderating impact on the intention–behaviour relationship. The empirical model, however, was well fitted to the data, and the key components of the TAM were likewise adequately described by the relevant predictors. Furthermore, attitudes toward e-learning and perceived ease of use emerged as the most important factors in explaining behavioural intention, whereas relevance and experience were shown to be more significant in relation to perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Our work is significant because it adds to the existing empirical evidence on e-learning and supports the relevance of TAM in understanding the usage of e-learning even in extreme situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research has significant implications for educators and other higher education authorities.

Validating the TAM model in Haryana state of India: During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
komal Goyal ◽  
Ashutosh Nigam ◽  
Neha Goyal ◽  
Manisha Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Continuous Usage Intention ◽  
Acceptance Model

Purpose -Response to the sudden pandemic, COVID-19 drastic shift of work practices requires the implementation of an e-learning system, but their adoption requires a thorough understanding of the user acceptance process. Our key effort is to incorporate a framework, “internet experience” to determine the existing Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) applicability in describing students’ s e-learning decisions in Haryana state. Design/methodology- The researcher has administered a questionnaire based on TAM’s constructs and collected data from UG and PG students of Haryana state of India. Findings – The results revealed that perceived usefulness (PU) has a significant positive relationship with continuous usage intention (CUI) whilst, perceived ease of use (PEOU), computer self-efficacy (CSE) and internet experience (IE) have not. Attitude towards E-learning system (ATELS) has found no relevance in this model. Originality/value Majority research has been done using the TAM model in a developed nation. Empirical study has not been done in Haryana state so far.

scholarly journals Extending the Technology Acceptance Model to Understand Students’ Use of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Saeed Binyamin ◽  
Malcolm Rutter ◽  
Sally Smith
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Instructional Assessment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Although learning management systems (LMS) have been widely adopted by higher educational institutions in many countries, they are considered an emerging technology in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, research has demonstrated that the students’ use of them is not always satisfactory. This quantitative study investigated the factors that affect the students use of LMS in higher education by extending the technology acceptance model (TAM) and adapting eight external variables. Based on the probability multi-stage cluster sampling technique, online surveys were sent by email to 2000 students registered in three public universities in Saudi Arabia. 851 responses were submitted by participants, and 833 responses were used for data analysis. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equations Modeling (PLS-SEM), the results revealed that perceived ease of use is affected by six factors (content quality, system navigation, ease of access, system interactivity, instructional assessment and system learnability). The findings confirmed that perceived usefulness has five determinants (content quality, learning support, system interactivity, instructional assessment and perceived ease of use). This research is relevant to researchers, decision makers and e-learning systems designers working to enhance students’ use of e-learning systems in higher education, in particular where there is not yet widespread adoption.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENERIMAAN E-LEARNING MENGGUNAKAN TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM) (STUDI KASUS: UNIVERSITAS ATMA JAYA YOGYAKARTA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flourensia Sapty Rahayu ◽  
Djoko Budiyanto ◽  
David Palyama
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Dalam implementasi sebuah sistem informasi di suatu institusi, perlu dipertimbangkan  bagaimana penerimaan pengguna terhadap sistem informasi tersebut. Penerapan sistem informasi dapat dikatakan gagal jika pengguna ternyata tidak dapat menerima atau tidak mau menggunakan sistem informasi tersebut. Sebagai sebuah institusi pendidikan, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY) juga mengimplementasikan sistem e-learning untuk mendukung proses belajar mengajar. Pengguna wajib dari e-learning ini adalah dosen dan mahasiwa. Sejak diterapkan belum pernah diadakan evaluasi mengenai penerimaan pengguna terhdap sistem e-learning ini. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melakukan pengujian terhadap penerimaan pengguna (mahasiswa) terhadap e-learning dengan menggunakan Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Pengujian dilakukan dengan mengukur pengaruh antar variabel dalam model TAM yang meliputi variabel Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Attitude Toward Using, Behavioral Intention dan Actual Usage. Metode pengujian statistik yang dilakukan yaitu uji statistik validitas, reliabilitas, normalitas, dan menguji pengaruh faktor menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM). Sumber data didapatkan dengan metode kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada responden mahasiswa UAJY dari seluruh fakultas. Dari enam hipotesis yang diajukan satu hipotesis dinyatakan tidak diterima, yaitu hipotesis yang menyatakan Perceived Usefulnes berpengaruh terhadap Behavioral Intention. Kelima hipotesis yang lain yaitu Perceived Ease of Use berpengaruh terhadap Perceived Usefulnes, Perceived Usefulnes berpengaruh terhadap Attitude Toward Using, Perceived Ease of Use berpengaruh terhadap Attitude Toward Using, Attitude Toward Using berpengaruh terhadap Behavioral Intention, Behavioral Intention berpengaruh terhadap Actual Usage dinyatakan dapat diterima.

scholarly journals ANALISIS E-LEARNING MENGGUNAKAN TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODELLING

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Noor Miyono
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
E Learning ◽  
It Usage ◽  
Learning Software ◽  
Acceptance Model

<p>TAM (<em>technology acceptance model) </em>adalah salah satu model perilaku pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dimana dalam penelitian ini akan difokuskan pada pemanfaatan e-learning. Model ini menyediakan dasar teori untuk menelusuri faktor yang menjelaskan pemakaian <em>e-learning </em>dan menghubungkannya dengan kinerja pemakai. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan e-learning, konfirmasi pemakai, kemudahan dalam penggunaan e-learning terhadap minat pemanfaatan e-learning dengan kepuasan pemakai e-learning sebagai variabel intervening.</p><p>Sampel yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian yaitu sebanyak 140 responden dengan menggunakan metode <em>purposive sampling </em>yaitu pengambilan sampel yang didasarkan dengan kriteria-kriteria yang ditetapkan yaitu mahasiswa STMIK Provisi yang masih aktif mengikuti perkuliahan dengan e-materi kuliah berbasis e-learning. Software yang digunakan untuk analisis data menggunakan software AMOS.</p>Hasil penelitian menunjukkan <em>Perceived Usefulness </em>berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Confirmation</em>,<em> Perceived Ease of Use</em> berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Confirmation, Perceived Usefulness </em>berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Perceived Ease of Use</em>,<em> Perceived Usefulness </em>berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Satisfaction</em>,<em> Confirmation</em> berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Satisfaction</em>,<em> Perceived Ease of Use</em> berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Satisfaction</em>,<em> Perceived Usefulness </em>berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Continued IT Usage Intention</em>,<em> Satisfaction</em> berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Continued IT Usage Intention, Perceived Ease of Use</em> berpengaruh positif terhadap <em>Continued IT Usage Intention</em>.

scholarly journals Extended Technology Acceptance Model for SPSS Acceptance among Slovenian Students of Social Sciences

Organizacija ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alenka Brezavšček ◽  
Petra Šparl ◽  
Anja Žnidaršič
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
External Variables ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Model Components

Abstract Background and Purpose - IBM SPSS Statistics is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis in social sciences. Due to many practical values it is frequently used as a tool for teaching statistical concepts in many social science university programs. In our opinion, motivation to learn and to use SPSS during the studying process plays a significant role in building a positive attitude towards SPSS which influences its usage at the professional level after finishing study. Design/Methodology/Approach - The aim of this paper is the development of the model for analysing the acceptance of the SPSS among university students of social sciences. The model is based on the widely known Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). In addition to the traditional components of the TAM, six external variables were included. The model is tested using the web survey on the university students of social sciences from seven faculties at three Slovenian universities. Results - The evaluation of the questionnaire was performed. Descriptive statistics were calculated. The dependencies among the model components were studied and the significant dependencies were pointed out. Conclusion - The results of the empirical study prove that all external variables considered in the model are relevant, and directly influence both key components of the traditional TAM, ≫Perceived Usefulness≪ and ≫Perceived Ease of Use≪. Therefore, our model is useful to study the adoption and continuous utilization of SPSS among the students of social sciences. The obtained results are useful for educators, and can help them to improve the learning process.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of User Experience-Based E-Learning Acceptance Model for Sustainable Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6201
Author(s):  
Baqar Ali Zardari ◽  
Zahid Hussain ◽  
Aijaz Ahmed Arain ◽  
Wajid H. Rizvi ◽  
Muhammad Saleem Vighio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Learning Portal

E-learning is a convenient way of learning through a portal. E-learning is being increasingly adopted in the world; however, the factors that influence the intention of users for accepting the e-learning technology have not been sufficiently explored, particularly in developing countries. Although many e-learning acceptance models do exist, the research on a user experience (UX)-based e-learning acceptance model is still lacking. As UX is one of the crucial factors for the acceptance of an e-learning portal, this research study aims to develop and validate a UX-based e-learning acceptance framework for sustainable higher education. In this connection, a web-based responsive e-learning portal for university students has been developed. The portal can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, and on any device, making the learning sustainable. The UX-based e-learning acceptance framework is developed by integrating the selected constructs of a widely accepted UX model, technology acceptance model (TAM), and four well-known constructs from various technology acceptance models. The constructs are appeal, pleasure, satisfaction, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, information quality, self-efficacy, social influence, benefits, and behavioral intention, which can predict the intentions of the students for acceptance of the e-learning portal. The data were collected from 650 university students using online and manual questionnaires. After data screening, 513 valid responses were further analyzed using structural equation modeling. According to the results, the framework fits the data well. The constructs satisfaction, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, information quality, self-efficacy, social influence, and benefits have a statistically significant effect on the behavioral intention of the students regarding the acceptance of the e-learning portal. The construct perceived ease of use has a statistical significant impact on perceived usefulness and pleasure. The construct appeal has a statistical significant impact on pleasure and satisfaction. Similarly, the construct pleasure has also a positive statistical significant impact on satisfaction. This research study contributes to the e-learning acceptance models by developing and validating the UX-based e-learning acceptance framework for sustainable higher education. The framework provides important insights for the acceptance of university based e-learning portals in the context of developing countries.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL ON EMAIL USAGE AMONG ACADEMICIAN IN MALAYSIAN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed ◽  
Michael G. McGrath ◽  
Bong Zhi Yuh ◽  
Shafie Sidek ◽  
Saadiatul Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Relationship Of

This study examines the levels and factors contributing to email usage among academician in Malay-sian universities. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was tested to investigate the relationship of perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) on email usage (U). By using survey questionnaires, data was collected from 274 academician in Malaysian public and private universi-ties. Path analysis was conducted using SmartPLS 2.0 to examine the research model. This research found that email usage among academician in Malaysian private universities is significantly higher than Malaysian public universities, albeit the usage were high for both types of universities.

scholarly journals Towards Adaptive E-Learning among University Students: by Applying Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6S3) ◽  
pp. 270-276
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

E-learning is a form of education that is increasingly being used in higher education in the developed world. The aim of the study was to evaluating students’ satisfaction of e-Learning. In this research, we apply and use the theory of technology acceptance model (TAM). We employ structural equation modelling (SEM) approach with SmartPLS software to investigate students’ adoption process. Findings indicates that the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and intention to use e-learning among university students have a positive impact and substantially associated with learning performance and learning satisfaction. The study concludes that university students in Malaysia have positive perceptions towards e-learning and intend to practice it for educational purposes

scholarly journals Social Media: Factor Influencing Personal Transport for Leisure

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zainul ◽  
Zakky Zamrudi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
University Student ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Acceptance Model

Abstract This paper is trying to examine the effect of social media in the use of personal transport for leisure purposes. Youngster are frequently identified as being adventurous and highly mobile, even few researcher modes of transportation choices play in important role in enhancing and fulfilling their desired experiences. In this paper, we would like to know the role of social media in enhancing the personal transport desire in south-east Kalimantan. Social media role is measured by borrowing the theory of technology acceptance model by using two variables namely perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. A quantitative method was used to measure the variable by using questionnaire given to 230 respondents given to university student near south-east Kalimantan. The gathered data is analyzed by using generalized structured component analysis. The finding in this research indicates that both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of social media could affect individual intention to use personal transport. However, the larger effect has reflected by perceived usefulness. This means that social media has been recognized as a good reference to stimulate leisure by using personal transport.

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