Factors Contributing Pre-School Trainees Teachers Adoption of Virtual Learning Environment: Malaysian Evidence

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has become the main mechanism in supporting on-line education either in primary or secondary school. Although VLE efforts are considered to be a significant corporate investment, many surveys indicate high drop-out rates or failures. This research uses an integra...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim, Mamat, Ahmad Shidki, Mat Yusoff, Wan Salihin Wong, Abdullah, Fahmi Zaidi, Abdul Razak
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/641/1/FH03-IDAMAN-15-04572.pdf
http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/641/2/FH03-IDAMAN-15-04573.pdf
http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/641/
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Institution: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Language: English
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Summary:Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has become the main mechanism in supporting on-line education either in primary or secondary school. Although VLE efforts are considered to be a significant corporate investment, many surveys indicate high drop-out rates or failures. This research uses an integrated model in order to assessing the influence of IS-oriented, psychological and behavioral factors on instructors’ adoption of virtual learning systems. Survey data collected from 76 pre-school teachers were analyzed using structural equation modeling to examine the theoretical model. The research results show that, perceived ease of use and compatibility increase pre-school teachers intention to use virtual learning systems; however, perceived ease of use is the most important factor affecting on intention and actual use of the system (adoption).