scholarly journals Acceptance of E-learning among university students in UAE: A practical study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Qasim Mohammad AlHamad
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

The objective of the study is to find out the factors which affect the acceptance of E-learning among students and how the students’ purpose of using E-learning is determined by these factors. The research was based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The researcher developed a questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 366 university students who actively used the E-learning system. According to the results of the study, subjective norms, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, enjoyment, and accessibility” are the vital predictors behind the intention of students for using E-learning systems. This indicates that extended TAM is applicable in the UAE. The results show that policymakers and education developers should take E-learning system seriously since it can be opted not just as a technological solution but also as a learning platform for students belonging to a distant area. The results present practical implications for education developers, policymakers and practitioners in devising useful plans to implement E-learning systems.

scholarly journals Investigating a theoretical framework for e-learning technology acceptance

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 6484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barween Al Kurdi ◽  
Muhammad Alshurideh ◽  
Said A. Salloum
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning

E-learning has gained recognition and fame in delivering and distributing educational resources, and the same has become possible with the occurrence of Internet and Web technologies. The research seeks to determine the factors that influence students' acceptance of E-learning and to find out the way these factors determine the students' intention to employ E-learning. A theoretical framework was developed based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). To obtain information from the 270 university students who utilized the E-learning system, a questionnaire was formulated. The results revealed that “social influence, perceived enjoyment, self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use” are the strongest and most important predictors in the intention of and students towards E-learning systems. The outcomes offer practical implications for practitioners, lawmakers, and developers in effective E-learning systems implementation to improve ongoing interests and activities of university students in a virtual E-learning atmosphere, valuable recommendations for E-learning practices are given by the research findings, and these may turn out to be as guidelines for the efficient design of E-learning systems.

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 An investigation into e-learning acceptance and gender amongst final year students

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Willie Chinyamurindi ◽  
Herring Shava
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
South African ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Gender Divide ◽  
E Learning

Background: The use of electronic learning (e-learning) systems is gaining popularity especially within a Higher Education (HE) context. However, scholars have identified some factors that affect the utilisation and the acceptance of such systems, one of which is the gender divide, which favours mostly males ahead of females.Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the acceptance of the e-learning system within a South African HE setting, including the influential role of gender in the acceptance of such a system. Method: Quantitative data was collected through a cross-sectional survey using 113 registered final year students at a South African university who were making use of an e-learning system as part of their teaching delivery. The measuring instrument used was the technology acceptance instrument (TAI) and included measures of computer self-efficacy (CSE), perceived ease of use (PEU), perceived usefulness (PU), and behavioural intention to use (BIU). Results: The presence of a gender divide was found to exist in this study. Women’s ratings of the acceptance of e-learning systems were found to be slightly higher than those of the male respondents. In addition to this, elements of the TAI were found to be related to one another. Conclusion: The study concludes by arguing that lecturers and facilitators need to pay attention to usage patterns of e-learning systems as they affect how such systems are adopted by their students. Therefore, preceding student acceptance of electronic learning systems should be efforts to address any issues that affect the acceptance and effective utilisation of such systems.

Investigating Students' Acceptance and Self-Efficacy of E-Learning at Al-Aqsa University Based On TAM Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Rebhi Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Acceptance Model

The study aimed at investigating the influence of E-learning Self- Efficacy (ELSE) on the acceptance of e-learning by using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). According to the TAM which used as the theoretical basis, both of the Perceived Usefulness (PU) and the Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) influence directly the end user's Behavioral Intention (BI) to accept a technology. A survey was used to collect information about the perceptions of Al-Aqsa university students. Collected data was analyzed using the regression equation by SPSS. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain responses from (592) students who took the e-courses of the “instructional technology, research methods, measurement and evaluation”. The most significant results of the study showed that Al-Aqsa university students have high levels of acceptance and Self-Efficacy toward E-Learning representing a rate above 75%. Furthermore, there are positive and significant relationships between dependence and independence variables. However, the study found a significant relationship between finding ELSE, PEOU, PU and BI (Y= 1.2 +0.05ELSE+0.06PEOU+0.16PU+e, r = 0.65, P<0.01). Other relationships were found among variables such as ELSE, PEOU and PU (Y= 7.5 +0.11ELSE+0.21PEOU+e, r = 0.62, P<0.01), ELSE and PEOU (Y= 0.56 +0.242ELSE+e, r= 0.64, P<0.01).

scholarly journals IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ACCEPTANCE OF E-LEARNING SYSTEM IN JORDAN: A CASE OF TRANSFORMING THE TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 840-851
Author(s):  
Manaf Al-Okaily ◽  
Hamza M Alqudah ◽  
Ali Matar ◽  
Abdalwali Lutfi ◽  
Abdallah Taamneh
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Purpose of the study: This paper aimed at investigating factors influencing students’ intention to use e-learning within the context of Jordan. The proposed model integrated subjective norms with the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Methodology: The data collected 587 students from Jadara University. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Main Findings: The result has confirmed the direct effect of all variables. Next, the result has also shown that the mediation effect of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use between subjective norm and the behavioral intention to use the E-learning system was partially supported. Applications of this study: The results of the current work may contribute to the improvement of the existing literature in the e-learning acceptance fields, and can be applied as an essential input for the development of the recent e-learning training programs. Novelty/Originality of this study: The present work is intended to conclude a series of concrete research data as well as to contribute a new angle to the existing literature on students’ perception of the e-learning system.  

scholarly journals Students‟ Satisfaction of E-Learning using Decision Support Systems (DSS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 4640-4645
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Students Satisfaction

recently, a rapidly increasing type of education that is mostly adopted by higher education in developed countries is known as E-learning. The aim of the research was to evaluating students’ satisfaction of e-Learning. In the current research, both the theory of technology acceptance model (TAM) and the method of employed structural equation modelling (SEM) with Smart PLS were used to examine the process of students' adoption. It has been found that the learning satisfaction was positively influenced by the perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU) and intention to use (IU) as witnessed among university students. Significant and positive perceptions towards e-learning and intend to practice it by university students in Malaysia have been observed by this research.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING STUDENTS ACCEPTANCE OF ELEARNING USING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL AMONG DIPLOMA IN OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS AT UITM MELAKA

2019 ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rosnita Sakarji ◽  
Khalijah Mohd Nor ◽  
Masliza Mohd. Razali ◽  
Nashrah Talib ◽  
Nurbarirah Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Office Management ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) has given a new impetus to educational transformation. In recent years, education experts recognize the profound impact that a myriad of technological innovations in ICT is having on education. They agree that education 4.0 will be shaped by innovations and will indeed have to train students to produce innovations. E-learning has become an increasingly popular learning approach in higher education institutions (HEIs) due to the rapid growth of Internet technologies in Malaysia. The technology acceptance model (TAM) proposes that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness predict applications usage. It has been integrated into many university programs and is one of the new learning trends. The study aims to investigate students’ acceptance towards e-learning system using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The study was conducted to the students that undergone the Diploma in Office Management and Technology program from the Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Melaka. The purpose of the study conducted was to investigate the level of students’ acceptance in terms of ease of use and perceived usefulness of e-learning. A set of questionnaires was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic characteristics of the study respondents. All analysis was performed by using SPSS. A total of 50 students completed the survey questionnaire with a satisfactory response rate. It was found that the perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness has a significant effect on attitude toward e-learning. The respondents agreed that e-learning is very useful and makes it easier to study the course content. Students are found to be frequently engaged in using e-learning and believed it enhancing their academic performances. The outcomes will enrich the understanding of students’ acceptance of e-learning and will assist in its continuing implementation at UiTM Melaka.

Effectiveness of Adopting Cloud-Based E-Learning at Qassim University

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norah Alajlan ◽  
Mohammed Hadwan ◽  
Dina M Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract The growth of cloud computing (CC) is noticeable in Saudi Arabia, especially in educational institutions. To have an effective E-learning platform, CC is widely used due to its capabilities. This research studying the factors affects the adoption of cloud-based E-learning at Qassim University (QU) from the student’s perspective. A model proposed to measure the effectiveness of the current E-learning system at QU and to identify the significant factors required to encourage students to keep using it. The proposed model includes the theory of motivation, the theory of technology acceptance model and characteristics of CC. Data collected from 114 students analyzed using SmartPLS. Results show the perceived ease of use and extrinsic motivation are significant factors that means have high effects on the intention to use (ITU). While other factors such as availability, collaboration and intrinsic motivation are insignificant that have less or no effect on the ITU cloud-based E-learning.

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.

Postgraduate Students’ Perceived E-Learning Acceptance

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
M. R. K. N. Yatigammana ◽  
Md. Gapar Md. Johar ◽  
Chandra Gunawardhana
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

E-learning is a method of delivering knowledge using information technology and electronic media for the remote users. The advantages of e-learning method can be fully achieved with the postgraduate studies as majority of the postgraduate students are engaged in learning while they are working and also geographically dispersed due to the family and work life thus physically appearing for the lecture sessions are difficult to them. This paper attempts to develop a framework to measure the postgraduate students’ perceived technology acceptance by developing a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which replaces perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use in the original model of TAM with relative advantage and complexity and incorporate other variables of trialability, observability, compatibility, psychological wellbeing and social influence of the students. The developed model is validated using 30 postgraduate students from Sri Lanka and thus this model can be used in future researchers to measure the perceived e-learning acceptance of postgraduate students.

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