Factors Affecting Acceptance and Use of Educational Wikis: Using Technology Acceptance Model (3)
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Background Wikis are web-based tools and educational technologies that enable students and educators to access general and professional information and knowledge at the national and international levels. Objectives The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting acceptance and use of educational wikis by post-graduate students of University of Tabriz using Technology Acceptance Model 3 (TAM3). Methods This correlational study was conducted among 285 post-graduate students of University of Tabriz, who were selected through the random stratified sampling method during 2018 - 2019 academic year. For data collection, a researcher-made questionnaire with 32 items rated based on a 5-point Likert scale was used. Also, for data analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM) via smart PLS 3 and partial least squares (PLS) were used. Results The results indicated a positive correlation between wiki’s characteristics (P = 0.001, beta = 0.50), performance expectancy (P = 0.001, beta = 0.285) and self-efficiency (P = 0.001, beta = 0.182) and students’ behavioral intention. However, there was a negative correlation between effort expectancy (P = 0.001, beta = -0.241) and behavioral intention. We did not find a significant correlation between social influence, perceived playfulness and self-management learning variables and students’ behavioral intention to use educational wikis. Conclusions In order to provide a more effective teaching-learning environment in higher education, the use of new technological tools such as educational wikis is necessary for university students in Iran to perform classroom activities.
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Faegheh Mohammadi , Firooz Mahmoodi
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