Digital technologies in resource constrained higher institutions of learning: a study on students’ acceptance and usability

Fiona P. Tulinayo ^[1] ; Peter Ssentume ^[1] ; Rovincer Najjuma ^[1]
1. [1] Makerere University
  
  Makerere University
  
  Kampala Capital City, Uganda
Localización: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, ISSN 2365-9440, Nº. 15, 2018
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- Digital technologies offer opportunities that facilitate blended, on-line and mobile learning. However, little is known regarding their usability and acceptance in resource constrained higher institutions of learning. The purpose of this study therefore is to contribute to the growing evidence on the use and acceptance of digital technologies in a blended learning context. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is applied in this investigation. Results were obtained by descriptive, correlation and regression analysis, using data collected from a sample of 341 students doing their undergraduate programs. Findings confirm the original TAM’s constructs and embedded in the external constructs are; students’ access, students’ awareness, student capacity and lecturer characteristics. From this, a model is derived. Findings have led to relevant theoretical and practical implications.