Chinese parents’ perceptions and practices of EFL technology usage with young children

With the rapid growth of information technology, electronic money has played an important and central role in the e-payment. Development of electronic money is able to create a trend less-cash society, which is a society’s behavior using non- cash transactions by utilizing the simplicity offered through electronic transactions. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors affecting the intention to use electronic money. We designed a questionnaire and used it to survey a simple random sampling of people who use of e-money in DKI Jakarta. The actual samples used for the study are 125 respondents. We analyzed the data using Structured Equation Modeling to evaluate the strength of the hypothesized effects. The result of the analysis showed that perceived ease of use has no significant effect on attitudes towards the use of e-money. Perceived ease of use has a significant effect on the perceived usefulness of e-money. Perceived usefulness has no significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Perceived usefulness has a significant effect on attitudes towards the use of e-money. Attitude has a significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Subjective norm has a significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Perceived behavioral control has no significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Keywords: electronic money, technology acceptance model, the theory of planned behavior.

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Factors Affecting University Students' Use of Moodle

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education ◽

10.4018/ijicte.2017010102 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 14-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Daniel Danso Essel ◽

Osafo Apeanti Wilson

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Technology Acceptance Model ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Management Systems ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Acceptance Model ◽

The University

Higher education institutions are faced with the complex challenges of serving increased enrollment levels within tight budgets. This challenge is prompting many universities to explore new approaches including the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle for delivering courses to help extend teaching and learning beyond the classroom. Using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as an underlying theory, this study investigated students' perceived usefulness as well as the perceived ease of use of Moodle in the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. The study also used multiple linear regression to determine if these factors have any impact on the rate at which students use Moodle. Data was collected from a random sample of 229 students from the Faculty of Science Education using a questionnaire. The analysis revealed that students' perceived usefulness of Moodle and perceived challenges in using Moodle combined contributes significantly to students' rate of Moodle use.

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Validating Pupils’ Behaviour Intention to Use E-Book Technology in their Learning

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.13810 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2.29) ◽

pp. 511

Author(s):

Moamar Elyazgi

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Face Validity ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Perceived Enjoyment ◽

Acceptance Model

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a new learning environments instrument designed to aid investigators and practitioners in measuring and researching the pupils’ behaviour intention to use e-book technology. The use of e-book technology in schools is now ubiquitous, but the effectiveness on the learning environment has mixed results. This study intends to investigate factors affecting pupils’ behavioural intentions to use the e-book technology. Integrating Child Computer Interaction (CCI) factors such as usability and interface with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) factors such as Perceived Enjoyment (PE), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Behaviour Intention (BI). Using e-book technology acceptance survey was developed, field-tested with 40 pupils from school aged 10-17 years and then validated. The proposed questionnaire has 33 items allocated to six scales: (1) Usability; (2) interface; (3) Perceived Enjoyment; (4) Perceived Ease of Use; (5) Perceived Usefulness and (6) Behaviour Intention. The proposed questionnaire was administered to pupils in the schools. Six experts in the field of computer science, information system and technology to justify it, especially in relation to the elements of each concept, assessed content validity or face validity of the questionnaire. Then alpha reliability, convergent validity and discernment validity have been calculated in this study. The questionnaire of e-book technology acceptance has strong evaluative and discriminative properties and can be used with confidence to measure the e-book acceptance for pupils.

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Factors Affecting Indonesian Pre-Service Teachers’ Use of m-LMS: A Mix Method Study

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) ◽

10.3991/ijim.v14i06.12035 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (06) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Aman Aman ◽

Lantip Diat Prasojo ◽

Muhammad Sofwan ◽

Amirul Mukminin ◽

Akhmad Habibi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Teacher Development ◽

Teacher Educators ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Difference ◽

Acceptance Model ◽

Supporting Condition

The purpose of this research is to investigate factors affecting Indonesian pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) teachers’ use of m-learning management systems (m-LMS) in higher education. The difference regarding the use of m-LMS based on some demographic information namely gender, university, year in university, and age are also reported as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of the use of m-LMS in Indonesian universities. To achieve this, two approaches, quantitative and qualitative, were applied. First, we developed and distributed a survey instrument to 210 students teachers based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). In addition, we interviewed 7 of the PSTs to obtain an in-depth understanding of the use of m-learning in their learning. Some statistical calculations were presented such as mean, standard deviation, Cronbach’s alpha, t-test, and ANOVA. Findings suggest that PSTs’ use m-LMS are related to their Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, Subjective norm and attitudes Self-efficacy and supporting condition. From these results, we recommend that teacher educators should target these factors within teacher development programs to prepare PSTs for successful use of m-LMS.

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INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION IN NIGERIA

Journal of Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology ◽

10.51406/jnset.v15i2.1687 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 73-94

Author(s):

O T AROGUNDADE ◽

A O ADEJIMI ◽

A M MUSTAPHA ◽

A M IKOTUN ◽

A AKINWALE

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Computing Services ◽

Cloud Computing Adoption ◽

Acceptance Model

Cloud computing is a viable alternative for meeting the technological needs of many enterprises with the benefits of instantaneous computing resource fulfillment, technology expenditures at lower costs, common technology platforms that can facilitate standardization and decreased need for internal technology support personnel. This paper examined the behavioral intention to adopt cloud computing services in large and small organization using an Enhanced Technology Acceptance Model (ETAM). The aim is to investigate the factors affecting cloud computing adoption in Nigeria. The model includes variables that other research has found related to adoption of new computing services and technologies. Regression Analysis was then deployed to test the research hypotheses. The result of regression analysis revealed that attitude and adopters ability to use cloud computing (self-efficacy) were better predictor of intention; perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of cloud computing were better predictor of attitude; perceived ease of use and the relevant of cloud computing to adopters’ work (job relevance) were the predictor of perceived usefulness.

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Factors Influencing Citizen Adoption of E-Government in Developing Countries

Public Affairs and Administration ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8358-7.ch066 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 1349-1367

Author(s):

Omar Al Hujran ◽

Anas Aloudat ◽

Ikhlas Altarawneh

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Citizen Satisfaction ◽

Government Services ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

Acceptance Model

The main purposes of this study are to investigate citizen adoption of e-government services in Jordan and to explore factors affecting the level of adoption of e-government services. Importantly, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework that is based on previous literature of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in order to examine the relationships between certain factors (government trustworthiness, service quality and citizen satisfaction) and citizen adoption of e-government services. A self-administered questionnaire was used to capture data from 356 Jordanian citizens across the country randomly. The findings indicate that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, citizen satisfaction and trustworthiness are significant predictors of the Jordanian intention to use an e-government service. The results also showed that the service quality dimensions: responsiveness, reliability, and empathy have significant impacts on the citizen satisfaction. The study has made significant contributions to the body of knowledge at academic and practical levels as an important exploratory study that was conducted in the context of Jordan, a developing country with genuine need for more research works on e-government issues. In addition, this study provides some valuable insights into the performance and adoption of e-government in Jordan that could help government agencies to improve the effectiveness of their services.

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Factors Influencing Citizen Adoption of E-Government in Developing Countries

International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction ◽

10.4018/jthi.2013040101 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 1-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Omar Al Hujran ◽

Anas Aloudat ◽

Ikhlas Altarawneh

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

The Body ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Citizen Satisfaction ◽

Government Services ◽

Acceptance Model

The main purposes of this study are to investigate citizen adoption of e-government services in Jordan and to explore factors affecting the level of adoption of e-government services. Importantly, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework that is based on previous literature of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in order to examine the relationships between certain factors (government trustworthiness, service quality and citizen satisfaction) and citizen adoption of e-government services. A self-administered questionnaire was used to capture data from 356 Jordanian citizens across the country randomly. The findings indicate that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, citizen satisfaction and trustworthiness are significant predictors of the Jordanian intention to use an e-government service. The results also showed that the service quality dimensions: responsiveness, reliability, and empathy have significant impacts on the citizen satisfaction. The study has made significant contributions to the body of knowledge at academic and practical levels as an important exploratory study that was conducted in the context of Jordan, a developing country with genuine need for more research works on e-government issues. In addition, this study provides some valuable insights into the performance and adoption of e-government in Jordan that could help government agencies to improve the effectiveness of their services.

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Evaluating the Factors Affecting Decision Support Systems Usage by Strategic Decision Makers in Egypt

Managing Globally with Information Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-93177-742-1.ch017 ◽

2003 ◽

pp. 226-243

Author(s):

Ibrahim Elbeltagi

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Middle Eastern ◽

Equation Model ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Strategic Decisions ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Acceptance Model

This chapter draws on a survey of CEO and IT managers in local authorities in Egypt to explain the key factors affecting their use of DSS in making strategic decisions. This chapter proposes and tests a Structural Equation Model (SEM) that extends the generally accepted Technology Acceptance Model to assess relationships between an extensive range of constructs and their relation with DSS usage via Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness. The SEM approach has enabled the development of a framework that will support a sustainable approach towards the adoption and use of DSS in developing Middle Eastern countries.

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Factors Affecting the Students' Intention to Use Web-Based Learning System

Handbook of Research on Leveraging Consumer Psychology for Effective Customer Engagement - Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0746-8.ch011 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 172-185

Author(s):

Chong Chin Fook ◽

Desmond Low Jia Chin ◽

Lau Yoon Tah ◽

Mok Chin Teik ◽

Tee Fang Yuan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning System ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Web Based ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Web Based Learning ◽

Acceptance Model

This research examines the factors affecting students' intention to use web-based learning system by assessing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Sample was targeted to a public higher learning institution in Federal Territory of Labuan Malaysia, which implemented convenience sampling technique. A total of 204 questionnaire sets were collected and multiple regressions analysis was used in the research to analyze the variables relationships in the theoretical framework proposed. Empirical research confirmed that students' use of web-based learning was positively influenced by attitude towards use, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, social influence, facilitating condition, and anxiety. Results may benefits the education and teaching industry in building web-based learning system effectively. The education and teaching industry should increase the quality their own web-based learning system referred to the results based on the variables in order to increase the user to their web-based learning system besides maximizing profit.

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An Internet Survey with the Technology Acceptance Model for Deploying Masks in Combatting COVID-19: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of My Health Bank in Taiwan (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.27069 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Wen-Hsun Tsai ◽

Chi-Ming Chu ◽

Yi-Syuan Wu ◽

Chia-Shiang Cheng ◽

Ming-Hao Kuo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Privacy And Security ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Acceptance Model

BACKGROUND In the medical industry, the successful completion of many medical practices often relies on information collection and analysis. Government agencies and medical institutions encourage people to use medical information technology (MIT) to manage their conditions and to promote personal health. In 2014, Taiwan established the first electronic personal health record (PHR) platform, My Health Bank (MHB), allowing people to access and manage their PHRs at any time. Facing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, Taiwan has used MIT to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19 and completed various prevention measures before the outbreak. Using MHB to purchase masks in an efficient and orderly way and thoroughly implement personal protection efforts is highly important. OBJECTIVE (1) To understand the people’s intention to use the electronic PHR platform MHB. (2) To investigate the factors affecting people’s intention to use MHB. METHODS From March 31, 2014 to April 9, 2014, in a promotion via email and Facebook, subjects were asked to fill out the structured questionnaire after watching an introductory video about MHB on YouTube. The questionnaire included seven dimensions: Perceived usefulness, Perceived ease of use, Health literacy, Privacy and security, Computer self-efficacy, Attitude toward use, and Behavioral intention to use. Each question was measured on a 5-point Likert scale from “strongly disagree” (1 point) to “strongly agree” (5 points). Descriptive statistics and structural equation analysis were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 21 and AMOS 21. RESULTS This study collected 350 valid questionnaires (female: 219/350, 62.6%; age: 21-30 years: 238/350, 68.0%; education level: university: 228/350, 65.1%; occupation: student: 195/350, 56.6; average monthly income: < NT $30,000: 230/350, 65.7%; residence: northern Taiwan: 236/350, 67.4%; and perceived health status: good: 171/350, 48.9%). Four indicators, i.e., chi-squared value/degree of freedom (X2/df) (2.63), goodness-of-fit index (GFI) (0.85), adjusted goodness-of-fit index (AGFI) (0.81), and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) (0.07), were calculated. The results showed that the overall fit and fitness of the model were good. Further analysis indicated that the most important factor affecting the behavioral intention to use was the attitude toward use (0.78), followed by perceived ease of use (0.65), perceived usefulness (0.41), health literacy (0.10), and privacy and security (0.07). CONCLUSIONS From the perspective of the populace, this study explored the factors affecting the use of MHB and constructed an interpretation model with a strong goodness of fit. The results of our analysis are consistent with the technology acceptance model. Through the diverse value-added services of MHB, Taiwan's experience in pandemic prevention with smart technology can be helpful for facing future threats of unknown, emerging infectious diseases.

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