What Shapes E-Learning Effectiveness among Tourism Education Students? An Empirical Assessment during COVID19. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Amin, Insha; Yousaf, Anish; Walia, Sandeep; Bashir, Makhmoor
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education. Volume 30(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: information and communication technology (ICT) -- perceived usefulness -- perceived enjoyment -- Virtual competence -- e-learning effectiveness -- knowledge acquisition; Hospitality industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Leisure industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Recreation industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 338.4791071
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2021.100337
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-8376

Abstract

Abstract: Current study is undertaken to examine the role of Information & Communication Technology (ICT), motivational variables, and virtual competence towards students' e-learning effectiveness. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) was used for data analysis. Findings revealed that different components of ICT, except perception, have a positive impact on e-learning effectiveness. Also, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, virtual self-efficacy, and virtual social skills positively contribute towards e-learning effectiveness of students which contribute to their knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Findings of the study have unique implications for universities, faculty and students to create/use e-platforms for effective learning experiences.