Faculty Adoption of 3D Avatar-Based Virtual World Learning Environments

2018 ◽  
pp. 1000-1033
Author(s):  
Susan Dass ◽  
Nada Dabbagh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Before And After

An exploratory, mixed methods case study was conducted within a design-based research approach to explore nursing faculty (n = 8) consideration of adopting virtual worlds as a learning environment before and after a three session Professional Development Intervention (PDI). Surveys, interviews, and session transcripts revealed the PDI did improve faculty consideration of virtual worlds but only three participants would likely pursue virtual worlds as a learning environment. Multiple adoption model constructs such as perceived ease of use were explored but no one construct was found to be an indicator of adoption intentions. However, personal innovativeness was considered a demographic likely to influence adoption. Additionally, those participants that self-identified concrete, perceivably doable learning activities for a virtual world that offered a relative advantage over current practice may be key to discerning those who may adopt a virtual world.

Faculty Adoption of 3D Avatar-Based Virtual World Learning Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 262-296
Author(s):  
Susan Dass ◽  
Nada Dabbagh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Before And After

An exploratory, mixed methods case study was conducted within a design-based research approach to explore nursing faculty (n = 8) consideration of adopting virtual worlds as a learning environment before and after a three session Professional Development Intervention (PDI). Surveys, interviews, and session transcripts revealed the PDI did improve faculty consideration of virtual worlds but only three participants would likely pursue virtual worlds as a learning environment. Multiple adoption model constructs such as perceived ease of use were explored but no one construct was found to be an indicator of adoption intentions. However, personal innovativeness was considered a demographic likely to influence adoption. Additionally, those participants that self-identified concrete, perceivably doable learning activities for a virtual world that offered a relative advantage over current practice may be key to discerning those who may adopt a virtual world.

An Empirical Investigation of Mobile Banking Adoption in Developing Countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raju Pavithran ◽  
G. Varaprasad ◽  
R. Sridharan ◽  
Anandakuttan B. Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Competitive Edge

Mobile phone has become an integral part of our lives. The penetration rate of mobile phones in the developing countries has increased abruptly and this is a good sign for the banking sector. Mobile banking is the most recently launched innovative feat in the banking sector. The unique ability of mobile banking to perform banking transactions irrespective of place and time has given a competitive edge over traditional banking. Even though, all circumstances are in favour of mobile banking, it has failed to take off in most of the developing countries. Hence, the main objective of the study is to find out the constructs which affect the adoption of mobile banking in India. A model has been proposed with the factors namely perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, self-efficacy, perceived risk, perceived enjoyment, relative advantage, compatibility, trust, social influence and personal innovativeness. The proposed model has been tested using various statistical analyses and the findings of this study reveal that relative advantage has the strongest relationship with the intention to use mobile banking.

scholarly journals INTENTION TO USE FINGERPRINT SYSTEM IN ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 536-544
Author(s):  
Suguna Sinniah Sinniah ◽  
Zafir Khan Mohamed Makhbul ◽  
Muthaloo Subramaniam ◽  
Gopal Perumal ◽  
Ramesh Kumar Moona Haji Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Study Results

Purpose: The aim of this study is to assist the Malaysian electronics companies in reducing the non-value added practices and in return, will minimize the cost and improves productivity with the use of the fingerprint system. Methodology: This study uses a quantitative research approach and data were sampled from 137 front-line employees using simple random sampling technique. Result: The empirical findings of the study confirm that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use significantly affect the intention to use the fingerprint system. However, there was not enough evidence that relative advantage has any effect on the intention to use the system.  Implications: The study results affirmed that business organizations, especially electronic companies should transform their use of conventional attendance system to fingerprint system in improving efficiencies and effectiveness within the human resource practices.

Postgraduate Students’ Perceived E-Learning Acceptance

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
M. R. K. N. Yatigammana ◽  
Md. Gapar Md. Johar ◽  
Chandra Gunawardhana
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

E-learning is a method of delivering knowledge using information technology and electronic media for the remote users. The advantages of e-learning method can be fully achieved with the postgraduate studies as majority of the postgraduate students are engaged in learning while they are working and also geographically dispersed due to the family and work life thus physically appearing for the lecture sessions are difficult to them. This paper attempts to develop a framework to measure the postgraduate students’ perceived technology acceptance by developing a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which replaces perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use in the original model of TAM with relative advantage and complexity and incorporate other variables of trialability, observability, compatibility, psychological wellbeing and social influence of the students. The developed model is validated using 30 postgraduate students from Sri Lanka and thus this model can be used in future researchers to measure the perceived e-learning acceptance of postgraduate students.

Determinants and outcomes ofe-business adoption among manufacturing SMEs: Insights from a developing country

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muneer Abbad ◽  
Ibrahim Hussien Musa Magboul ◽  
Kholoud AlQeisi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose In response to a turbulent industrial environment, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), organizations have widely adopted e-business to improve their processes. This study aims to propose a model that encapsulates the determinants and outcomes of e-business adoption. Design/methodology/approach The determinants and outcomes of e-business adoption were tested using data gathered from 282 managers and analysed using structural equation modelling techniques. Findings The results indicated that owner support, perceived ease of use and government support were important determinants that influence e-business adoption. Attitude, competitive pressureand relative advantage were not significant. Regarding outcomes, e-business adoption had a major impact on SME functioning and operational progress; however, it had no influence on competitive advantage. Originality/value By ascertaining the determinants and outcomes of e-business adoption, the findings provide e-business practitioners and managers with guidelines that can encourage more efficient and effective e-business adoption within their organizations. The results also provide a basis for more precise e-business studies to be conducted in developing countries.

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>

More than just Logging In

2013 ◽  
pp. 149-160
Author(s):  
Kae Novak ◽  
Chris Luchs ◽  
Beth Davies-Stofka
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Content Delivery ◽  
Immersive Learning ◽  
Delivery Vehicles

This case study chronicles co-curricular activities held in the virtual world Second Life. The event activities included standard content delivery vehicles and those involving movement and presence. Several international content experts were featured and allowed students to meet and discuss ideas on a common ground with these experts. When developing these events, the researchers wondered, could an immersive learning environment be provide a deeper level of engagement? Was it possible to have students do more than just logging in? During the events, the students discovered a whole new way of learning. Chief among their discoveries was the realization that in these virtual world educational events, students, scholars, and faculty can all be mentors as well as learners. In virtual worlds, the expert-on-a-dais model of teaching is rapidly replaced by a matrix of discussion, collaboration, and movement that quickly generates a pool of ideas and knowledge.

Customers’ Perspectives of Internet Banking Adoption in Developing Economies

2014 ◽  
pp. 191-205
Author(s):  
G. Varaprasad ◽  
R. Sridharan ◽  
Anandakuttan B. Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Customer Base

The competition in the banking sector has increased dramatically from the past decade. This increased competition environment in the financial service sector has resulted in the development and utilization of alternative delivery channels. The advancements and revolutions in the communication and information technology have changed the functional scenario of the banking sector significantly. Internet banking is a novel delivery channel of banking and has been found to be an optional channel for the traditional banking because of the savings in time, money and effort. Banks have become more and more competitive to meet the customers demand for ease of use, functionality, relative advantage, greater accessibility and the best of the services at a lower price. The objective of this study is to investigate the factors which influence the adoption of Internet banking adoption in private sector banks of India. Factors such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, relative advantage and trialability have been found to be the determinants of Internet banking in the previous studies. A new variable called conspicuousness has been introduced in the present study. Such a study has not been reported in the literature in the Indian context. A model has been proposed and tested using various statistical techniques. The findings are of great use primarily for the banks which are planning to offer Internet banking services, and for already existing banks to focus on the gaps. This research article provides valuable insights into the underlying contextual factors of Internet banking behavior for researchers and practitioners. The outcome of the study can be used to formulate new marketing strategies to increase the customer base of Internet banking market.

Influences of Demographic Information as Moderating Factors in Adoption of M-Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Prior Use

In today’s world, interests of mobile devices for educational processes anytime and anywhere has been on the rise. However, adoption of this new technology by students is complicated. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence the adoption of M-learning by students and to propose an appropriate model for its adoption. Three external variables, namely Perceived Mobility Value, Prior Use of Electronic Learning and Self-efficacy, were incorporated into the Technology Acceptance Model and tested in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Quantitative research approach was used to survey 350 students. Empirical data from multiple regression analyses indicates that Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of use, Perceived Mobility Value, Prior Use of Electronic Learning, Self-efficacy, and Attitude toward using, can positively affect the adoption of M-learning. Results are explored further in this study

scholarly journals An Integrated Conceptual Model for m-Government Acceptance in Developing Countries: The Case Study of Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Bassam A. Y. Alqaralleh ◽  
Ahmad H. Al-Omari ◽  
Malek Zakarya Alksasbeh
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication

Mobile information and communication technology changed how people and businesses can benefit from government public services at any time and from anyplace. The success or failure of mobile government services is becoming more dependent on satisfying the needs and the expectations of both citizens and business organizations. This paper reviews and analyses some existing empirical studies that examine m-Government acceptance in some developing countries. Then, a new integrated conceptual model for examining some important key factors that may affect m-Government acceptance in Jordan from user perspective was proposed.  An empirical test was conducted using a questionnaire to explore the effect of the following factors: Trust in mobile channel, trust in government, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, service quality and user satisfaction on the behavioural intention to use m-Government applications. Finally, justification of the proposed integrated model and formulation of the associated hypotheses was conducted.

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