Are Emotions Important for College Teachers’ Intentions to Use the Online Learning System? An Integrated Model of TAM and PAD

Project based learning(PBL) is an innovative instructional strategy focusing on practice and participation, which emphasizes problem solving and integrates a variety of authentic learning approaches. As such, PBL is an appropriate instructional strategy to realize "learner-centered" and "ability-centered" education. As the core of teaching, whether teachers are willing to use the online system for PBL has become a key factor. Based on this, to investigate the influence of teachers' emotions on their intention to use the PBL online system is helpful to improve teachers' teaching. Using 196 Taiwan college teachers attending the workshops of PBL online system as the participants, this study combined TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) with PAD (pleasure, arousal, dominance) to propose a new, integrated model to clarify the impact of teachers’ emotions on the intentions to use the PBL online system. The results showed that: Among the original TAM, the variables of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were positive to the attitude and the attitude was positive to the intention of using the PBL online system; For the variables of PAD, the variables of pleasure and arousal were positive to the attitude and the variable of dominance was positive to the variable of perceived ease of use.

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Developing an educational framework for using mobile learning during the era of COVID-19

International Journal of Data and Network Science ◽

10.5267/j.ijdns.2021.6.012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 215-230

Author(s):

Khadija Alhumaid

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Mobile Learning ◽

Online Survey ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Integrated Model ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning System ◽

The Impact ◽

Expectation Confirmation

This paper focuses on the impact of fear emotion upon technology adoption by educators and students during Covid-19 pandemic. Mobile learning (m-learning) has been applied as the educational social platform within higher education institutes, public as well as private. The research hypotheses were associated with the Covid-19 influence on m-learning adoption with the rise of the coronavirus increasing types of fear. Such fears include fear caused by the education failure, family lockdown, and loss of social relationships. Teachers and students are mostly fearful of these aspects of the situation. An integrated model was established within the research, using theoretical models; the Planned Behavior theory, the Technology Acceptance Model, and the Expectation-Confirmation Model. The proposed integrated model (using PLS-SEM software) was analyzed using an online survey data, with 420 respondents from Zayed University, UAE. The findings indicated that attitude was the best predictor for using the m-learning system, followed by continuous intention, expectation confirmation, perceived usefulness, ease-of-use, perceived fear, behavioral control, and satisfaction. According to the research, during the coronavirus pandemic, if the m-learning system is adopted for educational reasons, the learning and teaching outcome proves quite promising. Yet there is a fear of the family being stressed, or of loss of friends, and also a fear of the results of future schooling. It is therefore necessary to assess the students efficiently during this pandemic so that the situation can be managed emotionally.

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

International Journal of Marketing Studies ◽

10.5539/ijms.v8n1p117 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 117 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

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>

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THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING CHARACTERISTICS AND BASIC ICT COMPETENCIES TO ACTUAL USAGE OF E-LEARNING: A PATH DIAGRAM MODEL

Jurnal Sistem Informasi ◽

10.21609/jsi.v11i2.433 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 59

Author(s):

I Made Suarta ◽

I Ketut Suwintana

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning System ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Actual Usage ◽

E Learning ◽

Ict Competencies

In this paper, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is extent with two external stimulus namely e-learning characteristics and basic ICT (Information and Communication Technology) competencies. The purpose of this study are (1) finding relationship between e-learning characteristics and lecturers’ basic ICT competencies with the perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of e-learning; and (2) determining the effect of e-learning characteristics and lecturer basic ICT competencies to the actual usage of e-learning. Research subjects are Bali State Polytechnic lecturers who have attended the elearning training. In this study, to collect the data sample, a non-random sampling technique is adopted. The data is collected by self-administered questionnaires and is analyzed using structural equation modeling. Basic ICT competencies of the Bali State Polytechnic lecturers are good, but the level of actual usage of e-learning is very low. Basic ICT competence shows no significant effect on the perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of e-learning. The actual usage of e-learning also has low implications. E-learning characteristics show a significant effect on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of e-learning, which implies the change attitude and behavior in the use of elearning. Characteristics of e-learning become a determinant factor in the adoption and use of elearning. The findings will help lecturer a better understanding to the mechanism of e-learning adoption. The study recommends for polytechnic institutions to make a systematic effort to provide lecturers with training on how to use e-learning system effectively. A further research to identify other factors that may influence lecturers' attitudes toward the adoption of e-learning system is demanded following this research.

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

ISBR Management Journal ◽

10.52184/isbrmj.v6i01.107 ◽

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.

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Understanding the Continued Usage Intention of Educators toward an e-Learning System

Adoption of Virtual Technologies for Business, Educational, and Governmental Advancements ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-2053-7.ch015 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 180-195

Author(s):

A.K.M. Najmul Islam

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Control ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning System ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Continuance Intention ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

E Learning ◽

Faculty Educators

The tremendous development of technologies over recent decades has offered many e-learning systems to faculty educators to support teaching. The advantage of using such systems in connection with on-site courses is that it increases flexibility in teaching/learning by making resources available online. However, there is little empirical evidence to suggest which factors shape educators’ continuance intention to use such systems. This study builds a model, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to identify the factors. The model was tested among university educators who use the popular e-learning system, Moodle. The results suggest that the continuance intention is driven by perceived usefulness and access. Perceived ease of use, perceived behavioral control, compatibility, and social influence do not have a significant direct impact on continuance intention, although perceived ease of use and compatibility significantly affect perceived usefulness. Taken together, the core determinants of the continuance intention explained around 70% of the total variance in intention in this study.

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Factors Influencing Employees’ Intention to Use Cloud Computing

Journal of Management and Strategy ◽

10.5430/jms.v8n2p47 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 47 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ali Tarhini ◽

Ra’ed Masa’deh ◽

Ali Al-Badi ◽

Majdolen Almajali ◽

Sufian Hussien Alrabayaah

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Management Support ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Top Management Support ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Job Opportunity ◽

The Impact

This paper aims to investigate the effects of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, trust, job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support on employees’ behavioral intention to use cloud computing. Data was collected by means of self-administrated questionnaire containing 25 items from 205 employees’ working in three, four, and five star hotels. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the research hypotheses. Results of the current study revealed that there are significant impacts of four independent variables (i.e. job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support) on behavioral intention (BI) to use cloud computing; whereas four independent variables (i.e. perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, and trust) have no significant impact on BI. The results of T-test also showed that there is a significant difference in the impact of BI to use cloud computing in favor of gender. On the other hand, the results of ANOVA’s test showed that there is no significant difference in the impact of BI that can be attributed to age, educational level, and personal income; whereas a significant difference found in favor of work position and hotel’s classification. In light of these findings, implications to both theory and practice are discussed.

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The Study of User Acceptance Toward E-Learning System in Higher Education

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ◽

10.11591/ijeecs.v7.i2.pp466-473 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 466

Author(s):

Dana Indra Sensuse ◽

Darmawan Baginda Napitupulu

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Evaluation Model ◽

User Acceptance ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning System ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

E Learning

<p>E-learning is a model of delivering learning content electronically with the help of computers and multimedia. ABC University has implemented the e-learning system for two (2) years in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning process. This study aims to determine the level of user acceptance, especially from the perspective of students. In other words, this study also wants to evaluate the implementation of e-learning systems in higher education as well as identifying any factors that encourage students to use e-learning system especially in ABC University. The research method used was survey with the approach of TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) as the technology acceptance evaluation model consisting of two main factors: perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. The results showed perceived usefulness significantly positive influence on user acceptance, while perceived ease of use did not significantly influence on user acceptance. The perceived ease of use also significantly positive influence perceived usefulness. The variance of user acceptance could be explained by two factors about 50.5%. </p>

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

SA Journal of Information Management ◽

10.4102/sajim.v17i1.635 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 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.

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