Empirical examination of the adoption of WebCT using TAM

Web Course Tools (WebCT) have enhanced the ability and motivation of institutes of higher education to support e-learning. In this study, we extended the Technology Acceptance Model to include technical support as a precursor and then investigated the role of the extended model in user acceptance of...

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Published in:Computers and education 2007-02, Vol.48 (2), p.250-267
Main Authors: Ngai, E.W.T., Poon, J.K.L., Chan, Y.H.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Students
Computer Software
Educational Technology
Higher Education
Student Attitudes
Technology acceptance model
Use Studies
Web Based Instruction
Web-based learning systems
WebCT
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Summary:Web Course Tools (WebCT) have enhanced the ability and motivation of institutes of higher education to support e-learning. In this study, we extended the Technology Acceptance Model to include technical support as a precursor and then investigated the role of the extended model in user acceptance of WebCT. Responses from 836 university students were used to test the proposed structural model. The data showed that technical support has a significant direct effect on perceived ease of use and usefulness, while perceived ease of use and usefulness are the dominant factors affecting the attitude of students using WebCT. The results indicate the importance of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness in mediating the relationship of technical support with attitude and WebCT usage.
ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2004.11.007