ICT Acceptance Research Articles

Conceptual Framework for ICT Acceptance Impact on Students’ Academic Performance: Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in Sindh,

Presently, Information and Communication Technologies (I&CT) is considered one of key element as services and features in higher education. Learning through traditional way is no longer the norm in higher education at present. Instead, advanced ICT is becoming a viable paradigm for fundamentally altering Higher Education Institutions (HIEs). In this regard, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has launched several initiatives and made significant investments in the usage of technology in the education segment. However, it is unclear what influence ICT usage will have upon the environment, student academic performance, and learning. Evidence from literature the scarcity of research available on ICT impacts on students' academic performance, as well as the effectiveness of ICT in universities. Therefore, it needs to recognize the significance of ICT availability and the academic performance of students. The determination of this study is to explore, examine, and evaluate ICT acceptance impact on student performance at universities in Sindh, Pakistan. This study based on the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with various external factors. This is the basic model to understand user observations and behavior toward latent acceptance and denial. This research is based on a quantitative research technique for triangulate to acquire the optimal research outcome. A collection of facts in this study from students will be a cross-sectional questionnaire survey method. The Structure equation modeling (SEM) will be used to determine the rationality of the research model with Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) software. The estimated outcome of this study will showcase the extent at universities in Sindh, and also showcase the ICT impact on student academic performance. Based on those outcomes a critical framework would be recommended for students to integrate ICT.The significance of this framework will be recommended (HEIs) to enrich the quality of the education system by efficiently employing ICT to improve students' capacity to be more effective and quality-oriented professionals.

Validating of Survey Instrument in the Perspective of Computer Technology-based Learning

ICT plays an essential component in Higher education institutes (HEIs).A critical step in confirming that the results to be achieved are reliable in solving a study's problem is content validation. The goal of this research paper is to describe usage of survey instrument Content Validity Index (CVI) to confirm content of survey instrument created based on ICT acceptance impact on students' academic performance. The content validity index was used to determine the usability of a survey questionnaire. Ten field specialist/professionals were selected, and used Expert Panel Rating chart (EPRC), the opinions of these experts were considered using an approach of item-level CVI (I-CVI) and scale-level CVI (S-CVI). While certain latent variables and study items were either eliminated or changed, the outcome achieved an acceptable level of validity for the remaining items maintained systematically. In conclusion, students’ academic performances will be analyzed to assess the generally performance of the proposed model.

What Affects Vocational Teachers' Acceptance and Use of ICT in Teaching? A Large-Scale Survey of Higher Vocational College Teachers in China.

This study aimed to explore what factors affect teachers' acceptance and instructional use of ICT in Chinese higher vocational colleges. Grounded in the modified UTAUT model, the current study investigated the direct and indirect effects of teachers' performance expectancy, effort expectancy, external conditions, and behavioral intentions on using ICT in teaching. A total of 6087 teachers from 219 vocational colleges in 28 provinces in China participated in a large-scale survey. Structural equation modeling revealed that the teachers' psychological perceptions (including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and intention to use ICT technology) and the external support conditions (including professional development support, infrastructures, the climate of organizational reform and innovation, and teacher performance assessment mechanisms) significantly directly affect the use of ICT in Chinese higher vocational college teachers' teaching practice. Moreover, this study confirmed the mediating role of teachers' intention to use ICT in teaching in the relationship between teachers' psychological perceptions and ICT instructional usage behavior. However, there were differences in the significance of these variables in the chain effect of teachers' intention to use ICT. These findings expand our understanding of the factors influencing ICT use in teaching among VET teachers in China, thus providing practical implications for higher vocational college managers to promote teachers' ICT teaching behaviors.

An Investigation into the Factors Influencing the Acceptance and Use of ICT among the Academic Staff of Colleges of Education in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States

An Investigation into the Factors Influencing the Acceptance and Use of ICT among the Academic Staff of Colleges of Education in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States

Analysis of IT Acceptance Levels, ICT Attitudes, and Individual Innovation Levels of Special Education Teachers and their Opinions

The purpose of the study is to determine the relationships between teachers' ICT acceptance levels, ICT attitudes and individual innovation levels and to investigate their opinions. Mixed method research study including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques is used. In this study, an interview form was used to get the opinions of the teachers with the help of Teachers ICT Attitudes Scale (TICTAS) developed by Aydın and Semerci (2017), Teacher Candidates IT Acceptance Scale developed by Baydaş (2015) and Individual Innovation Scale adapted to Turkish by Kılıçer and Odabaşı (2010). 201 special education teachers (35.8% male and 64.2% female) participated in the study. In line with the findings obtained in the study, there is no difference in the attitudes of gender, age, professional seniority and branch variables towards special education teachers' information and communication technologies. Moreover, there is positive relationship was found between ICT attitudes and IT acceptance levels. In addition, teachers expressed their opinions on the fact that information and communication technologies extend the special education students' attention span. Therefore, it is thought that the relationships between teachers 'ICT attitudes, ICT acceptance levels, and innovation levels affect the attention and focus times of special education students and will have a greater impact on students' academic success. On the other hand, it is suggested to carry out more comprehensive studies such as this study to improve the ICT attitudes, ICT acceptance and innovation levels of special education teachers. In addition, it is thought that providing in-service courses that are structured and better equipped to improve the ICT attitudes, ICT acceptance levels and innovation levels of special education teachers will be more effective for the special education field.

Ready for Online? Exploring EFL Teachers’ ICT Acceptance and ICT Literacy During COVID-19 in Mainland China

This study sought to understand whether and how a group of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in mainland China were ready for the emergency remote teaching triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and explains the underlying mechanisms that influenced their readiness. The urgency of the sudden shift to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated teachers' acceptance and literacy of technologies, but so far, little study has touched on this area. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model and the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge conceptual frameworks, a mixed-methods online survey was designed to collect data among 186 high school EFL teachers in China about four months after the governmental response plan of online teaching. The results show participants were overall affirmative in acceptance and knowledge, implying their general readiness for the ICT use in COVID-19 emergency remote teaching. However, there were pressing problems with integrating technology with pedagogy and subject teaching. This study extends previous research by helping understand teachers' most recent adoption of ICT during an unprecedented crisis, informing future ICT training, and predicting their future technological behaviour.

Blended Learning: A Combination of Traditional and Online Teaching Learning

Blended Learning also known as hybrid learning is a teaching learning process which is a combination of both the online teaching learning and traditional classroom teaching learning. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the sudden and unplanned rise to digitalization and ICT enabled learning, there is an increase in demand of online learning. In the academic fraternity and students there is an increase in demand and acceptance of ICT enabled learning thus, Blended learning also known as Hybrid learning a combination of traditional and online teaching learning is the best method integrating technology along with the traditional classroom teaching learning method. This research paper discusses about the blended learning, its advantages and its disadvantages.

Information communication technology acceptance and usage in the microfinance sector: The perspective of least developed countries

This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the acceptance and usage of ICT among microfinance employees in the least-developed countries. It extended the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model with the inclusion of Innovativeness (IN) from the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory. The quantitative approach was adopted, with a survey questionnaire distributed online to microfinance employees in Yemen, completed by 195 respondents. Both measurement and structural data analyses were employed through Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), using Smart PLS software. The results show that the UTAUT variables Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Facilitating Conditions (FC) and IN were significant predictors of Behavioural Intention (BI) to accept and use ICT by microfinance employees, but not Social Influence (SI). The results also reveal that the most significant factors affecting BI were EE followed by PE, IN and FC respectively; BI was the most significant factor affecting Use Behaviour (UB) of ICT among the tested relationships in the study model. Significantly, the results show that IN was a crucial factor as it significantly affected PE, EE and BI to use ICT. The outcomes of the study will assist decision makers to make appropriate interventions for the effective use of ICT by employees in a flourishing and infant industry like microfinance. Consequently, it will help in eradicating and eliminating poverty, a global issue.

He Mediating Role of Gender in ICT Acceptance & Its Impacts on Students’ Academic Performance during Covid-19

The global pandemic raised several social and economic challenges worldwide. Executing lockdown and closure of educational institutions became only options to mitigate these challenges, leading to educational barriers for billions of students worldwide. In such a situation, the acceptance, adoption and integration of ICT informally supported the learning process. However, policymakers, instructors and critics anticipated adverse consequences due to a fast shift from conventional to eLearning system. In this regard, the current research scrutinized the intervening role of gender in eLearning acceptance during Covid-19 outbreak. Additionally, this study also examines the impact of eLearning acceptance on students’ academic performance under Media System Dependency Theory. Data was gathered from n= 300 participants currently enrolled in n= 3 public sector universities in Islamabad, Pakistan. Results from quantitative data analysis indicated moderately significant gender differences concerning eLearning acceptance during the Covid-19. Similarly, findings also revealed a significant positive correlation between female students and conventional learning, male students and eLearning acceptance. Here the inferential statistics also highlighted the positive impacts of eLearning on students’ academic performance during Covid-19. The study concludes that gender is moderately hindering eLearning acceptance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though eLearning positively influences educational performance, stakeholders need to reconsider the current policies and ensure web-based as equally acceptable for all.

The Role of Psychological Factors in Older Adults' Readiness to Use eHealth Technology: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.

BackgroundInformation and communication technology (ICT) use among older adults has been on the rise in recent years. However, the predictors and mechanisms behind older adults’ acceptance and use of ICT are not clear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically describe ICT usage among Czech older adults and to evaluate the factors influencing their ICT use and readiness to use digital technology to promote health (eHealth readiness). The primary focus was on psychological factors and the role of persons close to older adults.MethodsThe research utilized cross-sectional survey data from a quota-based sample of Czech older adults (>50 years) and persons close to them further referred to as close persons (N=250 dyads). A structural equation modeling framework was used to evaluate relationships between psychological factors, ICT use, and eHealth readiness.ResultsCzech older adults’ use of ICT is low with the exception of cell phone usage (cell phone usage by 173/250, 69.2%; other devices used by 50/250, 20.0% of older adults or less). Apart from age (β=−.21; P<.001), eHealth readiness was predicted by ICT use (β=.65; P<.001). eHealth readiness was also indirectly affected by the need for cognitive closure (NFCC): individuals with a high need for closure perceived more barriers to ICT (β=.23; P=.01) and more reported barriers were linked to lower ICT usage (β=−.21; P=.001). The expected positive relationships between eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults and ICT use and eHealth readiness of older adults were not significant, but the total effect of eHealth readiness of persons close to older adults on eHealth readiness of older adults was positive and significant (β=.18; P=.01), indicating some level of influence of persons close to them on older adults’ attitudes and behaviors.ConclusionsThis study provided the first systematic examination of Czech older adults’ ICT usage and eHealth readiness. Novel predictors (NFCC and close persons’ variables) were evaluated and yielded actionable results. More research is needed to clarify the role of persons close to older adults.

Examining the Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy on the Relationship between Work Experience, ICT Acceptance and Employability among Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Universities.

The purpose of the study was to look into the relationship between work experience, ICT acceptance and employability among undergraduate students in North Eastern universities in Nigeria. The study also examines the mediating effect of self-efficacy among undergraduate students. The research sample was 264 which was also drawn among undergraduate students in North Eastern Nigeria. The result showed that work experience does not have a significant relationship with employability among undergraduate students in the universities. Likewise, ICT acceptance was shown to have a significant relationship with employability among undergraduate students in the universities. The results further showed that, both ICT acceptance and work experience have a significant relationship with self-efficacy and employability among undergraduate students in the universities. However, self-efficacy was found to mediate the relationship between ICT acceptance and employability among undergraduate students in the universities. Additionally, self-efficacy was found to have an indirect effect on the relationship between work experience and employability among undergraduate students in the universities. This study contributes to the body of knowledge since employability among undergraduate students in the region was under researched, consequently undertaking this study has shown a limelight to researches in the region.

Developing an international research of health-care ICT applied for rehabilitation and daily living support between Japan and the Netherlands

ABSTRACT While many health-care issues and technological solutions are viewed locally, developing new technological solutions might benefit from lessons learned globally. The aim of this study was to develop a shared international research agenda of health-care ICT, applied to rehabilitation and daily living support. This study was focused on sensor technology and social robots used for supporting older persons in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and Japan (Tokyo). Three researchers from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences visited Japan and four researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University visited the Netherlands and conducted field-visits and mutual presentations. Using a nominal group technique (NGT) facilitated the expert panel deliberations. Research priorities were identified qualitatively through in-action critical reflection on emerging ideas, and quantitatively by ranking of identified knowledge gaps (using the Mentimeter© app). The resulting joint research agenda identified topics around the utility of sensor monitoring and processes of acceptance of health-care ICT among older persons and occupational therapists. The agenda was complemented by formulating underlying assumptions prescribing such research to be embedded in real-life situations with the participation of stakeholders.

Assessment of Lecturers’ Acceptance and Adoption of ICT in Teaching and Learning Process in Nigerian Universities

Assessment of Lecturers’ Acceptance and Adoption of ICT in Teaching and Learning Process in Nigerian Universities

Acceptance of ICT in Agricultural Sector in the Republic of North Macedonia

The agricultural industry is very important part of each economy. The main driver of global demand for agricultural products over the next decade will be increasing of population. The fact that the agriculture has to meet the growing needs of food production makes this sector very essential. However, intensifying of food production is more difficult nowadays because of the great impact of climate change, water scarcity and enlarging of land deficiency. The urgent need for increased farm production on less land with less water through further intensification is, therefore, very important. The research related to the acceptance of ICT in Agricultural Sector in Macedonia was done using literature review and semi structured interviews. A total of 40 (forty) Macedonian agricultural companies were invited to participate on this study. The results from this study revealed that three different components such as lack of awareness about the benefits, maturity of new technology including costs and lack of trainings and operational knowledge have been identified as challenges for the acceptance of ICT in Agriculture in Macedonia. For each component, the critical factors that are influencing the acceptance of ICT were identified. In conclusion, based on the research findings, a groundwork structure for ICT acceptance has been developed for Macedonian agricultural sector, which will help the agricultural stakeholders and ICT providers to determine the best way to move forward

Exploring individual differences among teachers' ICT acceptance: A path model and role of experience

Exploring individual differences among teachers' ICT acceptance: A path model and role of experience

Assessing ICT Adoption and Evaluating ICT Acceptance by Academicians Using UTAUT Model: A Case Study of University of Sindh, Pakistan

Information and communication technology has become the integral part of education system. Worldwide different studies are being conducted to evaluate ICT for better performance. This study focused on assessing the general adoption, acceptance and usage of the information and communication technology by the academicians at the University of Sindh, Pakistan. Though many established models are available to assess acceptance and use of ICT, for this research Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is used with some external factor like Culture, Incentives, Perceived needs and Job Relevance. The research used mix method approach by distributing 200 survey questionnaires among the academic staff and in addition, used interview method for making survey results stronger. The results revealed that all the constructs have significant effect on academicians towards their intention to use ICT in their academic work, on other side it was also found that there is lack of ICT infrastructure as well as usability due to dependency of administrative work on manual system, Moreover lack of equipment’s found major hindrance in automated class environment.

Factor Analysis of the Acceptance of Convergence ICT by Farmers and the Role of Agricultural Cooperatives:A Focus on Smart Farms

Factor Analysis of the Acceptance of Convergence ICT by Farmers and the Role of Agricultural Cooperatives:A Focus on Smart Farms

Understanding Behavioural Intentions to Use Green ICT at Tertiary Level Education Institutions

This article is aimed at assessing the factors that affect the use of Green ICT by individuals in tertiary level education institutions in the emergent nations. A total of 226 valid questionnaires were collected from administrative and academic staff in a public university. Results indicated that behavioural intention positively influences actual green computing behaviour. Employees with a positive outlook towards Green ICT issues are practising Green ICT at work. The results also reflected that level of self-awareness and ecological concern were significant factors (p &lt; 0.001) influencing the attitude towards the adoption and use of Green ICT. The findings from the data obtained show that TRA provides an explanation of the factors responsible for the use and acceptance of Green ICT among emergent nations, specifically Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the study contributes to the development of strategies and frameworks to implement Green ICT strategies at tertiary level education institutions in developing countries to ensure that Green ICT is appropriately applied and accepted.

Study content and motivation for using ICT in education

Only a digitally competent teacher can effectively use ICT in the educational process. Teachers must be educated and adequate ICT learning contents are required. The study contents should fulfil the objectives of knowledge upgrade and motivation for use of ICT in educational processes. The aim of this study was to get better insight into the pre-service teacher’s assessment of topics’ popularity, estimations of achieved skills and motivation for implementation of ICT in education. Our research sample consists of two generations of students of elementary education that attended the ICT in Education course. The two-year time gap is considered suitable to discover differences between generations because of the rapid development of ICT. The data were statistically analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show the increased acceptance of ICT in education, but the trends for the forthcoming generations are left to future researches. Keywords: ICT in education, pre-service teacher, motivation, teaching process, digital competences.

Exploring the Factors Considered for ICT Acceptance and Adoption towards Education (B-Schools)

Exploring the Factors Considered for ICT Acceptance and Adoption towards Education (B-Schools)