Factors Affecting the Adoption of e-Learning at University Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 313-323
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

The dynamic development of e-learning technologies caused by the global epidemiological situation during the last year has prompted the rapid adaptation of the education sector to new challenges. At the same time, many barriers and challenges have emerged, especially at the initial period of e-learning implementation. The identification of factors determining the adoption of e-learning should be the source of information needed to improve the methods and tools used by educational institutions. In the era of strong competition, higher education institutions need to improve their business models or build new ones e.g. based on remote learning. The article aims to identify the essential success factors and their interlinks that explain the initial stages of adoption of an e-learning system by university students in Poland. The author built three regression models which explain relationships between six input variables, i.e., the perceived usefulness (PU), the perceived ease of use (PEU), facilitating conditions (FC), computer self-efficacy (CSE), the preparedness level (PL), and previous experience (PE); and three output variables, i.e., satisfaction and personal development (SPD), attitude toward e-learning (AT), and intention to use (IU). The variable “satisfaction and personal development” (SPD) was newly added to the model. Data was collected with the help of a survey, which was conducted using the CAWI (computer-assisted web interview) technique. In total, 982 completed questionnaires were received. Results achieved using a regression analysis confirmed that the perceived usefulness played a crucial role in building the attitude of students toward e-learning and achieving satisfaction and personal development of the users. Only in the case of two analyzed variables, the obtained results confirmed statistically significant differentiation within the two gender groups. Results confirmed that men had declared a high level of computer self-efficacy. The variable “facilitating conditions” received higher marks from women. The research carried out and the results obtained may form the basis for building strategies for the development of universities and building business models in which e-learning plays an important role.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Students' Intention to Use E-learning System: A Case Study Conducted in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (18) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Hanh Thi Hai Nguyen ◽  
Hau Van Pham ◽  
Ngan Hoang Vu ◽  
Hue Thi Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
System Characteristics ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing students’ intention to use E-learning system. Seven dimensions in this study were determined are Computer self-efficacy, Computer experience, Enjoyment, System characteristics and Subjective norm, Perceived ease of use, and Perceived usefulness. In which, Computer self-efficacy, Computer experience, Enjoyment and System characteristics impact on Perceived usefulness of E-learning, while Computer self-efficacy, System characteristics and Subjective norm impact on Perceived ease of E-learning use. Perceived usefulness and Perceived ease of use impact on Intention to use E-learning. The research methodology was conducted in a survey with participation of 246 respondents from 20 universities. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics, factor analysis and regression. The empirical results showed that Computer self-efficacy has no impact on Perceived usefulness of E-learning, and System characteristics has no impact on Perceived ease of E-learning use. Finally, this study recommended some solutions, which universities thereby makes some recommendations to universities to attract more students in participating in E-learning until it is officially implemented for the universities’ training systems.

SUMBER KEPERCAYAAN-KEPERCAYAAN DALAM NIAT MENGGUNAKAN SYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING: STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI DI YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eka Noor Asmara
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Top Management Commitment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study aims to provide empirical evidence of the influence of individual factors, social factors and institutional factors as the antecedent of behavioral intention through beliefs in using the technology of synchronous e-learning, such as perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Analysis uses structural equation models by using smartPLS software. Results of this research shown the support of 6 out of 7 proposed hypothesis, namely that there is a significant positive relationship between top management commitment and support, references from colleagues and computer self efficacy against perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Keywords: behavioral intention, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, computer self efficacy, synchronous e-learning. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris pengaruh faktor individual, faktor sosial dan faktor institusional sebagai anteseden behavioral intention melalui kepercayaan-kepercayaan menggunakan teknologi synchronous e-learning, yaitu perceived usefulness dan perceived ease of use. Analisis menggunakan model persamaan structural dengan menggunakan software smartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdukungnya 6 dari 7 hipotesis yang diajukan yaitu terdapat hubungan positif signifikan antara dukungan dan komitmen manajemen puncak, referensi rekan sejawat dan computer self efficacy terhadap perceived usefulness dan perceived ease of use.Kata kunci: Niat perilaku, kegunaan yang dirasakan, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, efikasi diri komputer, sinkron e-learning.

scholarly journals Investigating the Factors Influencing Students' Intention to Adopt E-Learning in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) Economy: Evidence from Mauritius

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Sannegadu ◽  
Dhuvandranah Seethiah ◽  
Kiran Dookhony-Ramphul ◽  
Raj Gunesh ◽  
Krishan Seethiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

Abstract This study is designed to investigate the factors influencing students' intention to adopt electronic learning (e-learning) in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) economy. The overarching theory underpinning this study is the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which has been extended to include the learner's computer self-efficacy, the course flexibility and the instructor's attitude dimensions. Constructs from this extended TAM were used to design a questionnaire that was administered among 494 students using a survey method. Relevant hypothesis were formulated and tested using multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that gender, type of course, Internet experience, prior experience in e-learning/mixed mode courses and initial proficiency level in e-learning significantly impacted on student's intention to enroll for a fully online degree programme. Furthermore, computer self-efficacy, course flexibility and the instructor's attitude were found to be pertinent antecedent to the Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU) while (PEOU) and (PU) were both found to be predictors of attitude towards e-learning. These results have managerial implications for higher education institutions which need to pay a close attention to the factors influencing students' attitude towards e-learning.

scholarly journals Investigating The Effect of Behavioral Intention on E-learning Systems Usage: Empirical Study on Tertiary Education Institutions in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Wilson Adjei Budu ◽  
Mu Yinping ◽  
Kingsford Kissi Mireku
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning

Abstract The objective of the study aimed at assessing the relationship that exists between antecedents of behavioral intentions, and how they impact on the usage of E-learning systems in tertiary institutions in Ghana. Empirical data for the study was obtained through a survey from 237 respondents made up of; governing council members, school management members, faculty members, ICT department staff and students from five tertiary education institutions in Ghana. The study developed an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by incorporating an external variable, self-efficacy. The hypothesized model was examined using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLSSEM) technique using Smart PLS version 12 software. The paper argues that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and self-efficacy influenced individual’s behavioral intentions to utilize E-learning systems. However, the findings confirm that, through the mediating role of individuals’ behavioral intention to use, self-efficacy is the most influential factor that affects individual’s behavioral intentions to utilize E-learning systems in Ghana’s tertiary education institutions, relative to perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. This result implies that self-efficacy is the main behavioral intention factor in determining E-learning system utilization, in Ghana’s tertiary education context. This study satisfies or fills an E-learning utilization literature shortfall by the extension of the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) to investigate antecedents of behavioral intentions and their impact on E-learning systems usage among tertiary education institutions. Also, the study demonstrates the importance of behavioral intention-to-use as playing a full mediating role between self-efficacy and E-learning system usage.

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Payment Banks in India Using an Extended TAM

2021 ◽  
pp. 2319510X2110135
Author(s):  
Japneet Kaur ◽  
Sawraj Kaur ◽  
Amanjot Singh Syan ◽  
Rishi Raj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Initial Trust ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
Facilitating Conditions

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that shape behavioural intentions of customers towards the adoption of payment banks in India. The conceptual framework of study is based upon integration of technology acceptance model with initial trust, facilitating conditions and social influence. Further, the study tests the moderating role of age, income and self-efficacy on the relationships between dependent variable and associated predicted variable. A total of 507 responses were collected from the state of Punjab (India), using convenient sampling technique and were analysed using the structural equation modelling (SEM). The results revealed that perceived ease of use had the highest impact on the behavioural intentions, followed by initial trust and social influence. Facilitating conditions and perceived usefulness showed lower impact on the behavioural intentions towards the adoption of payment banks. Also, moderation analysis revealed that self-efficacy moderates the relation of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness with behavioural intentions. Results imply that marketers should collaborate with developers to provide the customers with easy-to-operate solutions along with robust customer support mechanism to escalate the adoption intention of those having lower self-efficacy levels.

scholarly journals The Determinant of Acceptance of SIMDA (Information System of District Management) Implementation on the Government of Batu City

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Umar Maksum ◽  
Zaki Baridwan ◽  
Imam Subekti
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

<p>This study aims to examine the factors influencing the acceptability of SIMDA in the Batu Municipal Government. The research model used the <em>Technology Acceptance Model</em> (TAM), which add external construct from D&amp;M success model of information system and other construct namely the <em>commitment of management</em>, <em>social influence</em> and the Individually influence such as <em>computer self-efficacy</em> and <em>personal innovativenes</em>. This research employed census sampling method. The samples are all official of in financial department who use SIMDA. Results of the research showed that <em>perceived usefulness</em> was affected by <em>management commitment</em>, <em>social influence</em>, <em>information quality, system quality</em>, <em>personal innovativeness</em>, and<em> perceived ease of use</em>. In addition, <em>Computer self-efficacy</em>, and <em>personal innovativeness</em> influenced to <em>perceived ease of use</em>. Furthermore, the <em>acceptance SIMDA</em> was influenced <em>perceived usefulness</em> and <em>perceived ease of use</em>. On the contrary, <em>computer self-efficacy</em> did not affect to <em>perceived usefulness</em><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Acceptance SIMDA, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use</p>

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

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.

Factors influencing IT Adoption by Bank Employees: An Extended TAM Approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 83-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupanjali Nath ◽  
Kanika T Bhal ◽  
Geetika T Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
Bank Employees ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

The use of Information Technology (IT) in the banking sector has seen a phenomenal growth in India. For its effective use and implementation, employees' acceptance and the consequent use of IT are important. Davis' Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (1989) explains users' acceptance of electronic systems. By applying the extended TAM approach to this study, the authors aim to uncover various factors that affect the attitude and acceptance of bank employees towards CBS. The TAM model identifies perceived usefulness (PU), and perceived ease of use (PEU) as impacting attitude towards IT and behavioural intention. The model is extended by identifying social influence, computer self-efficacy, and technological facility as factors affecting perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. The target respondents for this study were bank employees from the public and private sectors banks (State Bank of India, Union Bank, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank) situated in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Measurement items applied in this study were an adaptation of previously validated measures or were developed on the basis of a literature review. Responses were analysed using the 7-point Likert Scale that ranged from (1) ‘strongly disagree’ to (7) ‘strongly agree’. To test the reliability of the measures, a pilot study was conducted with 20 randomly chosen employees and modified scales. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. Overall, the findings suggest that extended TAM variables positively influence the intention and usage behaviour through PU and PEU. That is, social influence enhances perceived usefulness; and computer self-efficacy and technology facility influence the perceived ease of use. Again, perceived ease of use significantly influences perceived usefulness which in turn has significant effect on behavioural intention and usage behaviour. Social influence of superiors was the prominent determinant of perceived usefulness of the CBS technology. Hence the role of managers as effective communicators is heightened especially in conveying the benefits of using IT and in turn achieving organizational goals.

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.

Development and Validation of the Technology Adoption and Gratification (TAG) Model in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 619-648
Author(s):  
A.Y.M. Atiquil Islam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

The prime objective of this study was to develop and validate the Technology Adoption and Gratification (TAG) Model to evaluate the adoption and gratification of lecturers in using ICT facilities for their teaching and research purposes in higher education. The second objective of this study was to evaluate the cross-cultural validation of the causal structure of the TAG model. A total of 396 lecturers were collected from two public universities, namely, University of Malaya in Malaysia and Jiaxing University in China using stratified random sampling procedure. The questionnaire's validity was established through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) using SPSS version 21.0. The data was analyzed applying Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS version 18. The findings of the research using the TAG model discovered that the computer self-efficacy of the lecturers had a positive direct impact on their perceived usefulness and ease of use, while the latter two factors also had a significant direct impact on gratification and intention to use, separately. Meanwhile, gratification and actual use of ICT facilities were directly affected by intention to use. Moreover, computer self-efficacy had a positive and significant indirect impact on gratification and intention to use mediated by perceived usefulness and ease of use, respectively. In addition to lecturers' perceived ease of use and usefulness had a significant indirect effect on their gratification mediated by intention to use. The results of the invariance analysis of the TAG model also demonstrated that the model was valid for measuring lecturers' adoption and gratification in using ICT facilities. However, the TAG model works differently in cross-cultural settings. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of ICT by developing and validating the applicability of the TAG Model within institutions of higher education. Once validated the model could then be applied by future researchers, academicians and practitioners in the diverse context of education.

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