scholarly journals The Role of Presence, Flow and Education Components in the Continuing Intention to e-Learn

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 135-137
Author(s):  
Inma Rodríguez-Ardura ◽  
Antoni Meseguer-Artola
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Virtual Education ◽  
Resource Quality ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates learners’ experiences in virtual education environments and the impact on their continued intention to e-learn. We study how presence and flow affect behavioral intention to continue e-learning, and analyze the role of TAM perceptions on core components of the virtual education environment. We develop an integrated conceptual model, and we test it by means of a questionnaire-based survey and registered data collected from a broad sample of learners within a virtual education environment. The results strongly support the conceptual model, suggesting that the virtual education environment’s components (categorized by professor attitude and perceived didactic resource quality) play a key role in prompting learners’ perceptions, attitudes and behavioral intentions

Exploring Effect Factors of E-Learning Behavioral Intention on Cross-Level Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 204-210 ◽  
pp. 174-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Wen Liao ◽  
Chien Yu ◽  
Chin Cheh Yi
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Hierarchical Linear Model ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Performance Expectations ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning

The study, based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), investigates the determinants of e-learning acceptance. We create a cross-level variable of the incentive and social influence to explore with the other variable context effect and the interaction effects in the acceptance of e-learning. Data collected from 932 respondents in Taiwan were tested against the research model using the hierarchical linear model approach. This model improved Yu, Liao, Wen’s research to detailed intended the learning environment. The results showed that individual-level variables (performance expectations, effort expectancy, perceived behavioral control), and group-level variables (incentive, social influence) have a positive effect on behavioral intention. The incentive has an effect on behavioral intention through the moderating role of manager influence.

An Exploratory Analysis of the Role of Emotions in E-Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Rentroia-Bonito ◽  
J. Jorge ◽  
C. Ghaoui
Keyword(s):  
Learning Processes ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
The People ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Individual Learning Processes ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Technology-rich environments are assuming a key role in the individual learning processes. Still, one of the major IT challenges identified in the education field is to establish e-learning as a credible and viable complement to face-to-face education. This represents a paradigm shift in the way of learning, which is driving changes at individual, process, institutional, and societal levels. However, despite last-decade advances in the application of usability principles in system design, there is still a need to better understand the people-technology fit in learning contexts. Current results, gaps, and issues define the challenges that dictate new requirements. Among these new requirements, minimizing the impact of the distance factor on communication and learning effectiveness calls for alternatives approaches. Due to the importance of communication among instructor and students in learning, the scope of this work focuses on exploring the role of emotions within the user and learning-support technology fit.

E-Learning Portal

2007 ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

scholarly journals A Conceptual Model Proposal: Universities as Culture Change Agents for Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Dzimińska ◽  
Justyna Fijałkowska ◽  
Łukasz Sułkowski
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
The Body ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to propose a conceptual model that synthesizes the existing findings concerning universities as culture change agents for sustainable development. The model could serve as a guidance on how universities might get involved in the pro-SD activities. It also underlines the prerequisite of the quality culture that should be introduced within all the activities of universities to successfully act as culture change agents for SD. This paper builds upon the holistic and inter-disciplinary approach to demonstrate that SD does not happen in isolation and that the role of universities in its creation is significant. This study includes a literature review to contextualize the impact of universities on culture and their potential role in SD. The conclusions stemming from the literature review materialize in the proposal of the conceptual model of the university as the culture change agent for SD. The elaborated framework responds to the need for greater clarity, ordering and systematization of the role of universities in the processes of initiating, promoting and modelling the SD-oriented changes while appreciating the role of culture as an enabler, means of social change and a result of SD-focused interventions. The paper contributes to the body of knowledge by offering a novel perspective on the assumed interrelations between university, its quality culture, university main operations such as education, research and engagement with the society as well as the culture and the agency of stakeholders in the context of meeting the world’s current demands without compromising the needs of future generations.

Hotel discount strategies on consumer responses: the role of involvement

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Hyun Lee ◽  
Billy Bai
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Responses ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the impact of hotel discount strategies on consumers’ emotional and behavioral responses in the presence of differential levels of involvement in discount acquisition. Design/methodology/approach – Discount strategies and the high- and low-involvement variables were fully cross-examined, yielding a 2 × 2 factorial quasi experimental design. In all, 120 surveys were collected, and multivariate analysis of variance was used for data analysis. Findings – The results suggest that fenced discounts that require consumers to accept restrictions to receive a discount generated more positive emotion and stronger behavioral intention. Moreover, an interaction effect was found between consumer’s involvement and discounts on emotional and behavioral responses toward discount-acquiring experience. Highly involved consumers resulted in more positive emotional and stronger behavioral responses (e.g. pride, gratitude, word-of-mouth and retention) from obtaining a fenced discount that requires consumers’ efforts or sacrifices. On contrary, consumers with low involvement tend to appreciate more of a fixed discount given to anyone without restrictions. Practical implications – Hotels should implement a fenced discount when they design discounts targeting at high-involvement consumers. For low-involvement consumers, a fixed discount appears to generate more positive emotion and stronger behavioral intention. Originality/value – The study enhances the theoretical understanding of consumers’ emotional and behavioral responses toward discount-acquiring experience with different levels of involvement.

scholarly journals Gamification in e-learning: The mitigation role in technostress

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 606
Author(s):  
Faridiah Aghadiati Fajri ◽  
RY. Kun Haribowo P. ◽  
Nurisqi Amalia ◽  
Dina Natasari
Keyword(s):  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
User Resistance ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Business Applications ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

The digital world demands graduates who are accustomed to deal with technology. Blended learning is one of the strategies by combining online media with face-to-face classes. It cannot be denied that students who interact with technology experience stress and tension. This condition have an impact on the learning process so that a way out is needed to bring it down. Gamification is a gaming technique that is applied to non-game applications to increase pleasure when interacting with these applications. This feature has been implemented in business applications, social media, e-commerce, and e-learning. However, the impact of playfulness in mitigating technostress has not been studied. This research examined the role of feedback mechanism and presentation mechanism in giving pleasure in LMS. Furthermore, this playfulness is expected to reduce the stress experienced by users. The research was conducted using a quasi-experimental method by giving participants time to follow the course with the gamification feature. The results showed that the gamification mechanism is able to provide pleasure which in turn will reduce the user's stress level. Based on the user-perceived of playfulness, gamification can reduce stress levels so it will reduce user resistance and increase the effectiveness of technology implementation.

Factors Influencing E-learning among University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunmala Suri ◽  
Navkiran ◽  
Gurman Kaur ◽  
Sneha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted in Punjabi University, Patiala and focuses on the relationship between discipline of student and their response and attitude towards e-learning. In light of the extant literature it is recognized that discipline of students does play a role in understanding the satisfaction and experience of students in the education environment. It also analyses the effect of discipline of student on students response towards provision of e-learning and the impact of discipline of student on weekly Internet usage. The instrument used in collecting data was the questionnaire. This study analyzed 306 students enrolled in various courses across many departments in Punjabi University, Patiala. The results of ANOVA for analyzing the impact of discipline of student on scale on computer and e-learning attitude showed that a non-significant relationship exists between discipline of student and attitude towards e-learning, sentiment towards computer, computer/technology fear, whereas a significant relationship exists between discipline of student and perceived usage of computers. Chi square test of association disclosed that a moderate association exists between discipline of student and weekly Internet usage. The results of this study also show that students from all discipline are in favor of provision for e-learning facilities and of online access to classroom lectures.

Exploring key factors influencing customer behavioral intention in robot restaurants

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhua Guan ◽  
Jinhong Gong ◽  
Mingjie Li ◽  
Tzung-Cheng Huan
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Service Robots ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the robot restaurant servicescape and robot service competence (RSC) on customers’ behavioral intentions and to analyze the mediating role of hedonic value (HV) and utilitarian value (UV) in these relationships and the moderating role of individual characteristics. Design/methodology/approach This research involves seven constructs to be measured, namely, servicescape, RSC, negative attitude toward robots (NAR), openness to change (OC), HV, UV and behavioral intention. This research selects Foodom robot restaurants, located in Shunde and Guangzhou of China, as the research site, and the research objects are customers having dinner in the restaurant. A total of 485 valid data was collected. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data, verify the proposed research model, and test the research hypotheses. Findings The study finds that servicescape and RSC improve customer behavioral intention. Additionally, HV and UV mediate the influence of servicescape and RSC on customer behavioral intention. Moreover, OC negatively moderates the influence of servicescape on UV and that a NAR negatively moderates the influence of RSC on HV. Originality/value Through carefully design of servicescape and the improvement in service capabilities of robots, the original service delivery dominated by frontline service personnel can be transformed into service delivery dominated by service robots, which is conductive to providing a pleasant and unforgettable experience for customers.

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