scholarly journals Information Technology Adoption in Botswana Secondary Schools and its Implications on Leadership and School Libraries in the Digital Era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Totolo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Information Technology Adoption

The objectives of this paper are to examine the principals’ transformational leadership qualities and to juxtapose this to Information Technology adoption in Botswana secondary schools. Using David et al. (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Todd’s (1999) transformational leadership constructs, and qualitative open-ended questions, a research tool was formulated to establish the perceptions of school heads in 10 urban and 14 rural schools, about computer technology acceptance, the role of the school library in the integration of computers in the school and transformational leadership. The findings point to a trend towards computer acceptance and transformational leadership, albeit some indications of computer anxiety, some feelings about the lack of computer usefulness and ease of use, as well as leadership issues, like the lack of functional school libraries. One of the most relevant findings was the positive correlation between perceived ease of use of the computer statement to some leadership constructs.

Within-Culture Variation and Information Technology

2010 ◽  
pp. 337-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Gerow ◽  
Edith Galy ◽  
Jason Bennett Thatcher ◽  
Mark Srite
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study examines within-culture variance in the influence of values on perceptions and use of information technology (IT). Based on cross-cultural research, the authors suggest cultural values influence technology acceptance and use. Specifically, this chapter argues masculinity/femininity and individualism/ collectivism directly influence personal innovativeness with IT, computer anxiety, and computer self-efficacy and have a mediated effect on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and use of IT. Overall, analysis provides support for the research model. Results suggest masculinity/femininity influences computer self-efficacy, computer anxiety, and personal innovativeness with IT. The authors also offer implications for research and practice.

scholarly journals A Research of Technology Adoption in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 495-498
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This study compares the impact of different size of SMEs and the age of SMEs on the technology adoption. This survey was conducted on the use of IT in SMEs in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As a developing country, most of the Indonesian economy is dominated by SMEs. One factor that plays an important role in increasing the competitiveness of SMEs is information technology (IT) adoption. However, not all SMEs have similarities in their efforts to adopt IT. The theory underlying the process of adopting information technology is the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). TAM have 3 main variables. There are Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived usefulness and Acceptance of IT. In this study analyzed differences in IT adoption based on the age of SMEs and the SME category (micro, small and medium). This study also examined differences based on competitive advantage. The results show that there are no significant differences in IT acceptance based on the age of SMEs and they have similarities in competitive advantage. The results of this study provide benefits for SMEs to evaluate their adoption of technology. In addition, this research is also beneficial for the government to develop SMEs in the region. Keywords: Adoption of IT, TAM, Competitive advantage, SMEs

Determinants of digital learning acceptance behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-672
Author(s):  
Mohit Kant Kaushik ◽  
Deepak Verma
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature on users’ digital learning acceptance behavior and to identify gaps in the current body of knowledge and suggest future research directions. The paper also includes identification of motivating as well as inhibiting factors previously explored by academicians in the acceptance of digital learning. Design/methodology/approach The systematic literature review based on PRISMA methodology was conducted, and 200 articles from peer-reviewed journals on digital learning acceptance behavior using technology adoption theories were examined. Findings The study found an overall rise in the number of papers published yearly during 2002–2017. Most of the studies were published in two journals, i.e. Computers & Education and Computers in Human Behaviour and were carried out in Asia followed by Europe, North America, Africa, Oceania and South America. It was also noted that most of the studies have used the technology acceptance model and were empirical in nature. The study also found that prominently students’ digital learning acceptance behavior was investigated. The review also indicates a lack of qualitative and mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) approaches to study digital learning acceptance behavior. Practical implications The study identified gaps in the current body of knowledge by reviewing published articles that will suggest future directions for further research. The top three determinants of digital learning acceptance that have been analyzed were the behavioral intention, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, followed by attitude and user behavior. The study articulates the implications for providers in marketing digital learning products, for higher education institution in expanding digital content, for students seeking digital education tools, for educators in motivating students to accept digital learning and for governments in delivering cost-effective public education by utilizing digital learning. Originality/value The paper analyzes 200 publications on digital learning acceptance through technology adoption theories. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first initiative to provide systematic and exhaustive summarization of the knowledge in this subject. It further explores the various factors influencing digital learning adoption behavior and provides avenues for future research. The paper is useful for researchers working on digital learning acceptance behavior.

scholarly journals Acceptance of Technology by Islamic Boarding School Students Based on the TAM Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (SpecialIssue) ◽  
pp. 194-198
Author(s):  
Nuryanna Nuryanna ◽  
A Halim ◽  
Elmi Mahzum ◽  
Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Tam Model

This study aims to determine the acceptance of technology in Islamic boarding schools and their use in terms of physics learning outcomes, it is necessary to conduct research on technology acceptance among Islamic boarding schools. In this study, the acceptance of the technology was measured using the TAM model. Measurements were carried out in several Islamic boarding schools in the Aceh Besar area. The instrument used is a questionnaire on the perception of acceptance of information technology and documentation in the form of students' scores. The results obtained are the perception of students' acceptance of technology consisting of five indicators, namely the perception of PEOU (Perceived Ease of Use), PU (Perceived Usefulness), ATU (Attitude Toward Using), AU (Actual Usage), and B (Behavioral) towards information technology. Towards students tend to be high, and if there is the influence of other variables and not included in the study, so it can be seen that technology acceptance tends to be high. There is a strong relationship between Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU), PEOU and Attitude Toward Using (ATU), and Behavioral Intention (B) and Actual Usage (AU)

Preservice Teachers’ Intention to Adopt Technology in Their Future Classrooms

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 946-966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Li ◽  
Yanju Li ◽  
Teresa Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Attitudes Toward Technology ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Significant Difference

This study examined four factors that influence preservice teachers’ intentions to adopt technology in classrooms based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model. These four factors—technology self-efficacy, attitudes toward technology, perceived ease of use of technology, and perceived barriers of technology adoption—were explored through a multiple regression analysis. The results indicated that technology self-efficacy, attitudes toward technology, and perceived ease of use of technology were significantly predictive of technology adoption intentions when the other predictors were statistically controlled. Perceived barriers of technology adoption was not a significant predictor. Gender analyses were conducted showing no significant difference on all the factors between male and female. Practical and theoretical implications were addressed either to guide practitioners in designing teacher professional development program or assist researchers in their future study.

A Path Analysis of the Impact of Application-Specific Perceptions of Computer Self-Efficacy and Anxiety on Technology Acceptance

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassam Hasan ◽  
Mesbah U. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Application Specific ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

Perceptions of computer self-efficacy (CSE) and computer anxiety are valuable predictors of various computer-related behaviors, including acceptance and utilization of information systems (IS). Although both factors are purported to have general and application-specific components, little research has focused on the application or system-specific component, especially in IS acceptance contexts. Thus, little is known about the effects of application-specific beliefs on IS acceptance or how such effects compare with the effects of more general CSE and computer anxiety beliefs. Accordingly, a research model comprising application CSE, application anxiety, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, and intention was proposed and tested via path analysis. The results demonstrated that the direct impacts of application CSE and application anxiety on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were almost equal, but in opposite directions. However, the indirect effect of application CSE on attitude and intention was stronger than that of application anxiety.

scholarly journals Factors of the Technology Acceptance Model for Construction IT

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8299
Author(s):  
Eun Soo Park ◽  
Min Seo Park
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
New Information ◽  
Educational Satisfaction ◽  
The Government ◽  
Acceptance Model

The use of information technology is spreading in the construction field. However, the use of information technology in the construction field does not conform to the requirements and characteristics of users who use information technology. This fact is blindly accepted by the government and client demands, which is an impediment to the dissemination of information technology in the construction field. To improve the use of information technology in the construction field, this study analyzes the factors of acceptance of information technology according to the characteristics of users who use information technology in the construction field based on Davis’ technology acceptance model. As a result of the analysis, we found that if users consider IT in the construction industry easy to use, spontaneous attitude and behavioral intention are to be expected. Moreover, acceptance type, educational satisfaction, usage enjoyment, and usage experience are the factors that impact perceived usefulness, and educational satisfaction and usage enjoyment impact perceived ease of use as well. This study aims to derive factors that maximize the approachability and usefulness of users through the use of a technology acceptance model in construction prior to the application of new information technology in the construction field.

scholarly journals An examination of determinants for e-wallet adoption in Malaysia: a combined approach

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1155
Author(s):  
Thai Siew Bee ◽  
Kuwa Yan Ying
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use

Background: In this era of innovation in information technology, everything is embedded with technology, and the financial sector is no exception. The term “FinTech” (Financial Services Technology Consortium) attracted the attention of regulators, consumers and investors in 2014. It was initially applied to the back-end systems of financial and banking institutions. However, Fintech has now become more consumer-oriented, as the combination of financial services and information technology. Specifically, it refers to financial services for consumers through technology. The e-wallet is one of the examples of FinTech in payments and infrastructure that can be freely adopted by everyone. However, the penetration of e-wallet usage in Malaysia is still in its early stages compared to other countries. Methods: The aim of this research is to examine the factors that affect the adoption of e-wallets in Malaysia based on five aspects: perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived risk, social influence and government support. These variables were adopted from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). Questionnaires were given to a targeted group of 100 e-wallet users in Malaysia using the convenient sampling method. The contribution of each factor in explaining the adoption of e-wallets was analyzed using multiple regression. Results: The results show that social influence has a significant relationship with the adoption of e-wallets in Malaysia: the majority of the respondents are at their prime age and their behaviours tend to be influenced by the reference group. The results from this study may encourage more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia to provide e-wallet payment options, transforming their conventional business into a digital business and spurring the growth of the  digital economy in Malaysia. Conclusions: High levels of adoption of e-wallets moves a country towards a cashless society, resulting in better economic growth and environment.

Safety Technology Adoption: Predicting Intention to Use Car Dashcams in an Emerging Country

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150022
Author(s):  
Ali Vafaei-Zadeh ◽  
Shin-Xian Ng ◽  
Haniruzila Hanifah ◽  
Ai Ping Teoh ◽  
Khaled Nawaser
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness

This study investigates the factors that affect the user’s intention to use dashcam in Malaysia. This study examines the quantitative relationship of intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors such as personal innovativeness, perceived uniqueness, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, perceived behavioral control, social influence, price value, and trust to the purchase intention of dashcam. Purposive sampling technique was employed to collect responses from 232 respondents based on two criteria: first, individuals who have experienced driving on the road and have a car; and second, individuals who not yet adopt or purchase the dashcam. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS (version 3.3.2). No relationship between personal innovativeness and perceived usefulness was found, in contrast to a significant relationship the former and perceived ease of use. Furthermore, perceived uniqueness was found significant to both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Consistent with the literature, both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were identified as factors influencing attitude. However, perceived usefulness did not affect intention. Perceived behavioral control, social influence, attitude, and trust significantly affected the behavioral intention to use the dashcam in Malaysia. This study attempts to integrate and adapt two technology adoption models, namely the Combined Technology Acceptance Model and Theory Planned Behavior and extension of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, also extends the model with personal innovativeness, perceived uniqueness, and trust to fulfil the study’s objectives as well.

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