Empirical examination of the adoption of WebCT using TAM

被引：449
作者：
Ngai, E. W. T. [1 ]
Poon, J. K. L.
Chan, Y. H. C.
机构：
[1] Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Management & Marketing, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
[2] Inst Vocat Educ, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
来源：
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION | 2007年 / 48卷 / 02期
关键词：
WebCT; technology acceptance model; web-based learning systems;
D O I：
10.1016/j.compedu.2004.11.007
中图分类号：
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号：
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要：
Web Course Tools (WehCT) 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. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：250 / 267
页数：18
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