Authors:
Biswadip Ghosh
and
Jonathon Pries
Affiliation:
Metropolitan State University of Denver, United States
Keyword(s):
Technology Mediated Learning, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Pedagogy Enhancement with e-Learning
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Technology Enhanced Learning
;
Ubiquitous Learning
Abstract:
End-user learning is an important element of Information Systems (IS) projects inside organizations. End-user
learning can constitute roughly 5% to 50% of project budgets. To lower costs and make learning more
convenient for the end-users, organizations are largely utilizing online systems for the electronic delivery of
such learning programs, referred to as Technology Mediated Learning. In this scenario, before the end-users
are able to immerse themselves in the actual learning program, they are first required to adopt and use
an online learning system. Currently published IS research has two mature streams of publications: one
stream focused on models of technology acceptance and usage that has lead to the UTAUT (Unified Theory
of Acceptance and Use of Technology) model and a second stream focused on the TML (Technology
Mediated Learning) framework of learning structures and outcomes. This research study aims to build and
validate an empirical model to study of effects of learning
system features, content and structure from the
TML framework on acceptance and adoption constructs from the UTAUT model and measure how they
impact learning outcomes By surveying users of an online learning system and their usage behaviour of
specific learning system capabilities, this study measures the acceptance and usage of the system and the
learning outcomes of mastering MS-Office productivity software. The results of this study have
implications for both the UTAUT and TML research streams and also the design and use of technology
mediated learning by practitioners.
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