Resumen de Investigation of e-learning system acceptance using UTAUT
Boštjan Šumak, Marjan Hericko, Gregor Polančič, Maja Pušnik
This paper demonstrates the results of our research activities in which we validated state-of-the-art theory of technology acceptance(Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology—UTAUT) in the context of a specific e-learning system—Moodle. Thisresearch was performed because there is little research reported in the area of e-learning acceptance and there are only a fewvalidations of UTAUT in the context of e-learning. Research objectives were achieved with an online survey in which we includedLikert-based statements related to UTAUT concepts and concepts specific to e-learning systems. The survey was performed on arandom sample of undergraduate students, who were asked about their level of agreement or disagreement related to their acceptance ofMoodle. The answers from 235 students were primarily analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) which demonstrated thevalidity of concepts and the level of causal relationships between concepts. We found that performance expectancy, social influence andfacilitating conditions have a direct effect on students’ attitudes towards using Moodle, where performance expectancy was thestrongest determinant of student attitudes. Students’ intention for using Moodle is caused by social influence and facilitating conditions.Behavioural intentions were shown to be a strong indicator for the actual use of Moodle. The implications and limitations of the presentstudy are also discussed.
