scholarly journals Challenges facing students to adopting the blackboard system: The case study of the University of Ha’il in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Alkhaldi et al. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Blackboard System ◽  
The University

This study seeks to identify the challenges facing students through the adoption of a blackboard system at the University of Ha’il in the KSA. Though the blackboard system has an effective role in the educational context, the adoption of the learning system in educational institutes is still in its infancy. However, students face various types of challenges that could affect their adoption and usage of the blackboard system. The previous researches on blackboard systems produced general rules, and studied a lot of common factors, did not consider the specific human factors. This study uses a quantitative research method. An online survey questionnaire was employed for data collection. For data analysis, SPSS was used for descriptive analysis; Structural equation modeling using AMOS software was applied. The results confirmed that the user’s LMS experience leaves a positive effect on the perception of the usefulness of the Blackboard system, but not computer anxiety. In addition, user’s LMS experience has a moderating effect on the relationship between self-efficacy and their perception of the usefulness of the Blackboard system. This moderating effect reflects that the more student’s LMS experience is the more affected their computer self-efficacy to perceive the Blackboard system more useful. This study produces theoretical and practical implications, and recommendations for the University of Ha’il should move forward with a learning platform.

Utilizing the Push-Pull-Mooring-Habit framework to explore users’ intention to switch from offline to online real-person English learning platform

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hsin Chen ◽  
Ching-Jui Keng
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Perceived Price ◽  
Real Person

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an extended Push-Pull-Mooring-Habit (PPMH) framework in order to better understand users’ intention of switching from offline to an online real-person English learning platform service. Design/methodology/approach Based on 301 valid responses collected from an online survey questionnaire, structural equation modeling was employed to examine the research model. Findings The causal model was validated using SmartPLS 3.0, and all study hypotheses were supported. The results show that push effects (learning convenience, service quality and perceived price), pull effects (e-learning motivation, perceived usefulness), mooring effects (learning engagement, switching cost and social presences) and habit effects (relationship inertia) all significantly influence users’ switching intentions from offline to an online real-person English learning platform. Practical implications The findings should help online English learning service providers and marketers to understand the intention of offline English learning users to switch to an online real-person English learning platform, and develop related theories, services and regulations. Originality/value The present study extends the prior research of an online real-person English learning platform by providing PPMH as the general framework and demonstrating its efficacy in explaining user switching intentions.

Teachers' self-efficacy and formative assessment of students: Moderating role of school goal structure

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Xiaoqing Xiang ◽  
Sichang Yum ◽  
Rong Lian
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Goal Structure ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Mastery Goal ◽  
The Relationship

Although the importance of formative assessment of student progress has been well covered in previous studies, implementing formative assessment in the classroom requires targeted tools and educational policies. Therefore, we examined the factors that affect teachers' use of formative assessment practices and analyzed the moderating effect of the school's mastery goal structure in the relationship between teachers' self-efficacy and their use of formative assessment practices. Participants were 507 Chinese primary school teachers, who completed a survey. Structural equation modeling results reveal that teachers' selfefficacy regarding formative assessment and perception of a school mastery goal structure each positively predicted the use of formative assessment practices. The moderating effect of the school mastery goal structure in the relationship between teachers' self-efficacy and their use of formative assessment practices was also statistically significant. Our findings have implications for policy making and practice as well as for further studies regarding formative assessment of students.

scholarly journals Create Teaching Creativity through Training Management, Effectiveness Training, and Teacher Quality in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Yusriadi Yusriadi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Contract Teachers

Using an online survey, the study examined creativity in adapting the teaching and learning model during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The research used an online survey of civil servant teachers, honorary teachers, and contract teachers, using a non-probability sample. The responses of 417 respondents were analyze using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Amos. The learning system was carried out remotely using information technology. The study found that management, efficiency, quality, increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study argues that paying attention to the suitability of methods, training participants, quality of content, and improving impacts teaching-and-learning effectiveness.

The moderating effect of self-efficacy on the antecedents of online satisfaction with an electronic document exchange system

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chyi-Lu Jang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Electronic Document ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Exchange System ◽  
Modeling Analysis

This study was aimed at testing the moderating effect of self-efficacy on antecedents to online satisfaction using the Electronic Document Exchange System (EDES). Based on survey data gained from 374 public employees, Structural Equation Modeling analysis was employed to assess the differences between high and low self-efficacy respondents. It was found that antecedents to online satisfaction differ between high and low self-efficacy respondents. Using this information, organizations could develop and provide differentiated versions and services of EDES to high and low self-efficacy users.

scholarly journals Effects of Personal Hygiene Habits on Self-Efficacy for Preventing Infection, Infection-Preventing Hygiene Behaviors, and Product-Purchasing Behaviors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9483
Author(s):  
Hyun Jung Yoo ◽  
Eugene Song
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hygiene Management

Since there is no cure for the COVID-19 pandemic yet, personal hygiene management is important for protecting oneself from the deadly virus. Personal hygiene management comes from personal hygiene habits. Thus, this study investigated the association between personal hygiene habits, consumers’ infection-prevention behaviors, and the effects of social support on the latter. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire survey of 620 Korean adults. An online survey agency was used to conduct the questionnaire over eight days, from 18 May to 25 May 2020. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results were as follows. First, personal hygiene habits positively affected self-efficacy for infection prevention (β = 0.123, p < 0.01). Moreover, personal hygiene habits indirectly affected virus spread-prevention behaviors (β = 0.457, p < 0.000) and product-purchasing behaviors for infection prevention (β = 0.146, p < 0.01) through self-efficacy for infection prevention. Second, informational support for infection prevention increased self-efficacy influence for infection prevention on the virus spread prevention behaviors among the public (composite reliability: −2.627). Thus, continued education of the public is imperative to ensuring compliance with personal hygiene practices. Furthermore, timely dissemination of relevant information on infection-prevention practices through various media during an infection outbreak is critical.

scholarly journals Burned or engaged teachers? The role of mindfulness, self-efficacy, teacher and students’ relationships, and the mediating role of intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nieves Moyano ◽  
Maria C. Perez-Yus ◽  
Paola Herrera-Mercadal ◽  
Mayte Navarro-Gil ◽  
Sandra Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Interpersonal Mindfulness

AbstractThis study had the goal to examine factors that are associated with burnout and engagement among teachers from diverse educational stages. Among these factors, we analyzed socio-demographic aspects, such as gender, age and years of experience, and other psychological teacher-related variables like teacher’s self-efficacy and teacher-student relationships. We also considered the potential mediating role of mindfulness in these relationships. The sample was made up by 425 Spanish teachers who answered an online survey. We administered the following measures: Revised version of the Teacher’s Burnout Questionnaire, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Mindfulness in Teaching Scale –which distinguished between intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness-, Teacher’s Sense of Self-efficacy Scale, and some questions related to the relationships between students and teachers in the classroom. We conducted a mediational analysis through structural equation modeling (SEM). Our findings indicated that both intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness mediated the relation between self-efficacy, which played a direct and an indirect role, the teacher-student relationship, and burnout and engagement. The socio-demographic variables of gender and years of experience played a significant role in mindfulness. The teachers with more self-efficacy were more likely to pay attention to their daily activity and to show more receptivity with their students, which resulted in lower burnout and more engagement. In addition, better relationships with students led to higher intrapersonal mindfulness levels, which mediated the relation with burnout and engagement. These relations varied depending on specific burnout and engagement dimensions. We discuss the implications of these findings for improving teachers´ implication in the education field.

Effects of luck beliefs on consumers' variety-seeking behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Jianbin Zhao ◽  
Zheng Li ◽  
Guobao Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Variety Seeking ◽  
Optimum Stimulation Level ◽  
Stimulation Level ◽  
Seeking Behavior

From a risk perspective and using the courage–ability–willingness theory in relation to consumer choice, we built a model with luck beliefs as the independent variable, psychological security and self-efficacy as mediating variables, optimum stimulation level as the moderating variable, and variety seeking as the outcome variable. We conducted an online survey and analyzed data from 593 participants using structural equation modeling. The results show that personal luckiness and belief in luck positively affected variety seeking, psychological security and self-efficacy mediated the influence of luck beliefs on variety seeking, and optimum stimulation level positively affected variety seeking and positively moderated the effect of personal luck on variety seeking. However, the moderating effect of belief in luck on variety seeking was nonsignificant. Practical and theoretical implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Hot Fit Pada Sistem E-Learning Politeknik Negeri Bali Dengan Self Efficacy Sebagai Variabel Mediator

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Dewinta Ayuni ◽  
Kadek Cahya Dewi ◽  
I Ketut Suwintana
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Human Component

Human Organization Technology Fit (HOT FIT) is a model used for evauating a system. This HOT FIT model uses three main components in system evaluation, namely the human component, organization, and technology. These components are analyzed for their influence on Net Benefit or the usefulness of the system. The technology component is divided into three latent variables namely system quality, information quality, and service quality, while the organizational component is divided into two latent variables, namely the role of organization and environment. The human component is represented by self efficacy variable. This variable is defined as a mediator variable. Mediator variables are variables that theoretically affect the relationship between independent variables with the dependent variable into an indirect relationship and cannot be observed and measured. The e-learning system of Politeknik Negeri Bali has been implemented since 2012. As a base for e-learning development, an evaluation of the PNB e-learning system is worth doing. The HOT FIT model is considered to be the most appropriate model. The analytical tool used is Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 3.0. The results showed that the SEM model has Q square value of 84.03%. Hypothesis testing shows that the Self Efficacy variable successfully mediates the effect of the Organization variable on the Net Benefit variable.

SNS eWOM sentiment: impacts on brand value co-creation and trust

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christin Seifert ◽  
Wi-Suk Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Value ◽  
Brand Trust ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how the sentiment of social networking site (SNS)-based brand-related electronic word-of-mouths (eWOMs) influences consumers’ engagement in brand value co-creation and brand trust change, thereby influencing their purchase intention for the brand; and explores a potential moderating effect of mavenism. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 237 college students participated in an online survey to report brand-related eWOM stories to which they were exposed and the brand trust change, brand value co-creation behavior and attitude and purchase intention in response to this exposure. The eWOM stories were content analyzed into positive vs negative eWOM. Structural equation modeling was used to test all hypotheses. Findings Participants reported a significantly higher level of brand value co-creation engagement behavior and more positive brand value co-creation engagement attitude and brand trust change after seeing a positive (vs negative) brand-related eWOM on SNSs. Brand trust change and value co-creation engagement attitude positively influenced purchase intention. The moderating effect of mavenism was not significant. Practical implications Findings suggest that brand marketers should actively monitor and respond to the sentiment of SNS-based eWOMs and establish strategies to encourage consumers to create and share positive eWOMs on SNSs. Originality/value This study contributes to closing the empirical gap in SNS-based eWOM research by providing support for brand-related eWOM sentiment as a significant motivational factor triggering consumers’ engagement in brand value co-creation and brand trust change on SNSs as well as purchase intention.

scholarly journals Students’ Acceptance of the COVID-19 Impact on Shifting Higher Education to Distance Learning in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariia Rizun ◽  
Artur Strzelecki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling

This paper is dedicated to the higher education institutions shifting towards distance learning processes due to the global pandemic situation caused by COVID-19 in 2020. The paper covers the pandemic situation in Poland generally, analyzing governmental ordinances and tracking the gradual extension of restrictions for educational institutions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of Experience, Enjoyment, Computer Anxiety, and Self-Efficacy on students’ acceptance of shifting education to distance learning. The study tested and used the adapted General Extended Technology Acceptance Model for E-Learning (GETAMEL) in the context of coronavirus pandemic. The partial least squares method of structural equation modeling was employed to test the proposed research model. The study utilizes an online survey to obtain data from 1692 Polish undergraduate and graduate students in both full- and part-time study. The dataset was analyzed using SmartPLS 3 software. Results showed that the best predictor of student’s acceptance of shifting education to distance learning is Enjoyment, followed by Self-Efficacy. Both Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness predict student’s Attitude Towards Using and Intention to Use the distance learning. The findings improve understanding regarding the acceptance of distance learning and this work is therefore of particular interest to teachers and practitioners of education.

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