An Examination of the Prior Use of E-Learning Within an Extended Technology Acceptance Model and the Factors That Influence the Behavioral Intention of Users to Use M-Learning. (18th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abramson, Jonathan; Dawson, Maurice; Stevens, Jeffery
• Is Part Of: SAGE Open. Volume 5:Number 4(2015:Oct./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2015-12-18
• Subjects: m-learning -- technology acceptance -- behavioral intention; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 300.5
• DOI: 10.1177/2158244015621114
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2158-2440

Abstract

The purpose of this empirical study was to test specific factors of behavioral intention to use m-learning in a community college setting using a modified technology acceptance model and antecedent factors suggested by the researcher's review of the literature. In addition, the study's purpose was to expand understanding of behavioral intention to use m-learning and to contribute to the growing body of research. This research model was based on relevant technology acceptance literature. The study examines the significance of "prior use of e-learning" and correlation with the behavioral intention to use m-learning. Existing models have looked at prior use of e-learning in other domains, but not specifically m-learning. Other models and studies have primarily looked at the prior use of e-learning variable as a moderating variable and not one that is directly related to attitude and behavioral intention. The study found that there is a relationship between prior use of e-learning and behavioral intention to use m-learning. This research direction was proposed by Lu and Viehland.