scholarly journals The Acceptance and Use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in Higher Education: A Contextual Study of Royal University of Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-36
Author(s):  
Khem Prasad Gautam ◽  
Dhanapati Sharma ◽  
Kinga Wangpo ◽  
Sonam Dema
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Actual System ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
System Use ◽  
Positive Effect

Aims: The study was conducted to explore the factors that influence the acceptance of Moodle (VLE) among students and to study the behavioral intention of students to use VLE in Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) based on modified technology acceptance model (TAM). Study Design: This exploratory research incorporated a quantitative approach. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in nine constituent colleges under Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in the period of one year (2019-2020). Sample: A total of 384 samples were drawn from population size of 9590 students under RUB colleges proportionately by using Yamane (1967) formula of sample determination.  Methodology: The research used the modified TAM model to study the factors that influence the acceptance of virtual learning environment (VLE) and the behavioral intention of students to use VLE. This study mainly used primary data collected through a self-report online questionnaire adopted from context-based literature. Results: The study observed that while the facilitating condition (FC) has a weak positive effect on perceived usefulness (PU) of VLE, the users’ experience (E) has a very strong positive influence over it. However, self-efficacy (SE) and subjective norms (SN) do not affect PU. Similarly, SE, E and SN have a positive effect on perceived ease of use (PEU), but the effect of SE is observed to be very strong. However, FC does not affect PEU. PEU has a very strong positive effect on PU, and both PEU and PU strongly affect the behavioral intention (BI) to use VLE. BI also has a strong positive affect on actual system use (SU). The study also observed that students in RUB demonstrate a high degree of behavioral intention to use VLE which appears to be a strong indicator of actual system use. Conclusion: The study concludes that the students’ experience in using VLE is comparatively more important determinant of perceived usefulness than the technical and infrastructural support that enables them to use VLE; the better the experience of using VLE the more useful it appears. Similarly, students’ ability and the perceive social pressure to use VLE do not influence the students’ perception about the usefulness of it. However, if students are confident in their ability to use VLE, it appears easy to them, and if they perceive VLE to be user friendly, they consider it very useful. Students intend to use VLE when they are convinced that the system is useful and easy to use.

scholarly journals Engagement Evaluation in a Virtual Learning Environment via Facial Expression Recognition and Self-Reports: A Preliminary Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Carlotta Olivetti ◽  
Maria Grazia Violante ◽  
Enrico Vezzetti ◽  
Federica Marcolin ◽  
Benoit Eynard
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Facial Expression ◽  
Facial Expression Recognition ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Self Report ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Expression Recognition ◽  
Virtual Technology ◽  
Positive Effects

Due to its versatility, virtual technology is being widely employed in different domains, from industry to amusement. The possibility to adopt this technology in early product/service design is going to bring positive effects such as the reduction of costs associated with the production of physical prototypes and the generation of a more effective knowledge of users’ feedback. This study proposes a preliminary methodology to evaluate users’ engagement in interacting with a virtual environment that consists of the integration between a self-report method (the user engagement scale questionnaire) and a method based on facial expression recognition. Results reported in this paper show that the two methodologies generate different types of knowledge which can be used to fit users’ needs and expectations. Even if focused on a specific case study, i.e., the evaluation of the engagement in a virtual learning environment, this paper aims to propose a methodology that can be applied to all kinds of virtual products.

scholarly journals Technology Acceptance Model Perilaku Pengguna pada Sistem Enterprise Dompet Dhuafa

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Imam Ali Khumaidi ◽  
Rinda Hesti Kusumaningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Actual System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Behavioral Intention To Use

Dompet Dhuafa Enterprise System (DESI) is a system created in 2015. Initially it was created to replace the Fundrising Administration System (SANDRA) because SANDRA is a desktop-based application. Nowadays DESI is only used for budgeting functions and “Tebar Hewan Kurban” (THK) its a sacrificial animal stocking functions. DESI which has daily functions such as budgeting and seasonal functions in THK. In its implementation, DESI which is a web-based system sometimes becomes difficult to access when the system has a problem. This certainly makes the budgeting function that is used in daily activities become not implemented. THK's function in DESI was also inseparable from problems, one of which was the presence of volunteers who did not directly enter the data of prospective victims into DESI during the THK implementation. New data entered into DESI on the first Tasyrik day, for example, will increase work in other divisions. It would be different if it had been done before the sacrificial feast. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the acceptance behavior of DESI users. In this quantitative study using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) model. Sampling in this study using purposive sampling and accidental sampling. This study uses PLS-SEM for data processing and uses the application of SmartPLS version 3. There are 6 variables examined in this study, namely perceived usefulness, perceived easy of use, format, attitude using, behavioral intention to use, and actual system usage. From 7 hypotheses proposed there is one hypothesis that is rejected, namely the path attitude toward using the behavioral intention to use.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Teachers Attitude towards Designing Virtual Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Kumar Raman ◽  
Norasmah Othman ◽  
Haryanti Mohd Affandi ◽  
Indera Irawan Md. Rawi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Information And Communication

In many developing countries, Information and Communication Technology had been introduced. Its integration with the curriculum is limited. In view of this, a survey was conducted to examine the factors that affect teacher’s attitude in adopting virtual learning environment in their classroom teaching. The result of regression analysis revealed that Perceived usefulness and Perceived ease of use, had been seen to have more considerable significance than Social Influence and Facilitating Condition in affecting teacher’s attitude to adopt Frog VLE. Together these constructs explained 57 per cent the variance in teacher’s intention to use VLE application in their teaching. Keywords: Virtual Learning Environment; ICT in teaching and learning; teacher’s attitude towards e-learning eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2560

First-Year Students' Experience With Virtual Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 366-397
Author(s):  
Abdulbaqi Badru ◽  
Nurudeen Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

The integration of ICT in the education system has led to the continuous development and adoption of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) platforms such as the virtual learning environment (VLE) to facilitate and activate TEL practices in higher education institutions. The use of VLE such as MOODLE and Blackboard is proliferating; however, the experience of users in determining the relevance of VLE in enhancing teaching and learning has been identified to be an important factor in the successful use of VLEs. This chapter employed a quantitative method to examine students' experience in using VLE at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The chapter also presents the result of the investigation into the influence of students' computer self-efficacy on their perceived ease of use, usefulness, and attitudes towards the use of VLE. The results of this study show that students believe that VLE enhances their learning. Furthermore, the results show that self-efficacy has a weak influence on students' perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and attitudes towards the use of VLE.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE OF THE USE OF GOOGLE CLASSROOM AS A PLATFORM IN BLENDED LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Aulia Khairani ◽  
Afrianto Daud ◽  
Mahdum Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
English Language ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Actual System ◽  
System Use

This study aims to identify the students’ acceptance level of the use of Google Classroom as a platform in Blended-learning and to compare the results between three departments of Language and Arts Department in FKIP of Universitas Riau. Data of this survey research were collected through an online survey using Google form and analysed descriptively. The survey was distributed to all students and 205 of them responded the survey coming from three departments: English Language and Arts Department, Indonesian Language and Arts Department, and Japanese Language and Arts Department in FKIP of Universitas Riau. The questionnaires in the survey used Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) proposed by Davis (1986) with four indicators to measure the students’ acceptance: Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEU),  Behavioral Intention (BI), and Actual System Use (AU).   The students’ acceptance levels in terms of  Perceived usefulness (62,8%) was in very good category; Perceived Ease of Use (67,2%) was in very good category; Behavioral Intention (69%) was in very good category; and Actual System Use (48,55%) was  good category. The result shows that the level of the students’ acceptance of Google Classroom, in general, is Very Good (62%). It means, the students positively accepted Google Classroom as a platform in blended-learning. Behavioral Intention was the indicator with the highest percentage (69%) which explains that students are interested and intend to increase their use of the Google Classroom. Data also shows that out of the three departments, English Language and Arts Department has the highest average mean score (3.67) followed by Indonesian Language and Arts Department (3.57) and Japanese Language and Arts Department (3.54). This study implies that English department students experienced more acceptance in using the Google Classroom compared to the other two departments.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERSEPSI KARYAWAN RRI PADANG TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI SIM-INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM (Studi Kasus Menggunakan TAM diperluas)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yully Eka Fitri ◽  
Zulhendra Zulhendra ◽  
Asrul Huda
Keyword(s):  
Management Information System ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Software System ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Actual System ◽  
System Use ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
Behavioral Intention To Use

This study aims to determine (1) perceived easy of use, perceived usefulness, attitude towards using, behavioral intention to use, real use of a system ( actual system use) as well as variables to be developed that is perceived compatibility (perceived compatibility) to the level of user acceptance Management Information System Integrated Software System (ISS). (2) To know the influence of five variables contained in Technology Acceptance Model and one variable that will be developed model together to the level of user acceptance Management Information System in RRI Padang. This type of research is descriptive and correlational. The population of this research is employees of RRI Padang. Sampling technique using proportional stratified random sampling with the number of samples of 50 people. Data analysis techniques are: descriptive analysis and inductive analysis, ie normality test, homogeneity test, and linearity test. The result of data analysis shows: perceived easy of use variable, perceived usefulness, attitude toward using, behavioral intention to use, actual system use, perceived compatibility together significantly influence 66,4% toward acceptance level of Integrated Software System Management Information System ISS) at RRI Padang. So it can be concluded that perceived easy of use factors, perceived usefulness, attitude toward using, behavioral intention to use, actual system use, and perceived compatibility have contributed to the acceptance level of the system. If each variable has a higher correlation it will increase the acceptance of Management Information Systems Integrated Software System (ISS) in RRI Padang. Keywords : Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude toward using, behavioral intention to use, perceived compatibility, actual system use,  Management Information System Integrated Software System (ISS)

Adopting a virtual learning environment towards enhancing students’ self-efficacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary McKenna ◽  
Gavin Baxter ◽  
Thomas Hainey
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Tutoring System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a semi-experimental study conducted over a period of two years of five degree programmes using a web-based personal tutoring system to enhance learner engagement and students’ self-efficacy, towards using personal development planning (PDP) e-portfolios. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a semi-experimental approach using quantitative methods utilising a pre- and post-test design in the form of a general self-efficacy questionnaire inventory. Findings The study investigated the extent to which using a virtual learning environment web-based personal tutoring system (VLE WBPTS) can impact positively on the learners’ self-efficacy of the students’ undertaking a degree programme which promotes engagement with PDP e-portfolios. Research limitations/implications More empirical research is required to establish whether PDP and e-portfolios have a positive effect on students’ perceived self-efficacy. Further testing is required to establish whether the VLE WBPTS can have a positive effect on other beneficial elements associated with PDP and e-portfolio usage such as students: learning styles, learner conscientiousness, reflective thinking and effective learner skills. Practical implications The introduction of interventions that involve the utilisation of a VLE WBPTS may have a more significant impact and yield positive results when the period of usage is extended beyond the initial period of six weeks to a minimum period of 12 weeks. Originality/value This study was one of few studies to use a pre/post-test design to collect and analyse empirical data about whether a VLE WBPTS can have a positive effect on students’ self-efficacy towards using PDP e-portfolios.

scholarly journals Learners’ Perspective on Critical Factors to Cloud VLE Success: an Empirical Investigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.30) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Rahimah K ◽  
A H Nor Aziati ◽  
Adnan H.B ◽  
Latipah N ◽  
Maizurah A
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use

The use of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in academic institutions is becoming an imperative for many institutions. The growth of the advanced education system now is depending on the increased of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) technology utilization. Education institution communities are encouraged to adopt a variety of VLE technology to support the process of teaching and learning.  The objective of this research is to measure perspective of VLE acceptance among lecturers in the context of Moodle application by using data from 541 lecturers at selected Higher Education Institutions. A framework of research constructed based on a comprehensive study on the theory of service quality and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Eight factors hypothesized which consist of five independent variables; organization support, knowledge support, technical assistance, system characteristics and lecturer style and innovation, two belief variables; perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use and one dependent variable;  behavioral intention to use the VLE. All the factors were tested to determine whether they are important in influencing future use of the VLE and statistical analysis methods determined the key driving factors. Results of regression analysis showed that university lecturers have an above average level of VLE acceptance with the very high level of significant value.  

EVALUASI SOFTWARE SLiMS DALAM PENGOLAHAN BAHAN PUSTAKA DI PERPUSTAKAAN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH BENGKULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-24
Author(s):  
Dwi Anggun ◽  
Drs Purwaka ◽  
Fransiska Timoria Samosir
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Actual System ◽  
System Use

Minimnya SDM serta sarana dan prasarana di Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu menyebabkan banyaknya kesalahan yang terjadi dalam pengolahan bahan pustaka baik disengaja maupun tidak disengaja. Kesalahan tersebut berdampak pada kinerja dan kegiatan operasional perpustakaan yang mengakibatkan kerugian baik secara material maupun tenaga dan waktu. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan evaluasi terhadap sistem otomasi software SLiMS dalam pengolahan bahan pustaka.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana evaluasi software SLiMS dalam pengolahan bahan pustaka di UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian deskriftif kualitatif dengan jumlah informan sebanyak 7 orang. Tekhnik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi di lapangan.Hasil penelitian pada indikator eksternal variable diketahui bahwa SLiMS bermanfaat dan memudahkan dalam kegiatan perpustakaan. Pada indikator perceived ease of use diketahui SLiMS mudah dalam penggunaan dan pengoperasiannya. Indikator perceived usefulness diketahui SLiMS memudahkan pustakawan dalam pengolahan bahan pustaka membantu dalam menemukan informasi, membantu menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan cepat, meningkatkan kinerja pustakawan. Pada indikator Behavioral intention diketahui SLiMS membantu kegiatan pengolahan bahan pustaka dengan baik dan efisien. Berdasarkan indikator Actual system use diketahui bahwa penggunaan SLiMS di Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu sudah efektif.

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