Academics' continuance intention to use learning technologies during COVID-19 and beyond
Kaveendra Vasuthevan1, Santha Vaithilingam2, Jason Wei Jian Ng3
1Department of Economics, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
Plos One
|January 2, 2024
Summary
Academics intend to continue using learning technologies post-COVID-19, driven by facilitating conditions. This study explores technology adoption in higher education pedagogy using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Expectation Confirmation Model.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Technology Acceptance Models
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in higher education.
- Universities are increasing investments in digital infrastructure, shifting from traditional teaching methods.
- Investigating the long-term integration of these technologies by academics is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the factors influencing academics' intention to continually use learning technologies.
- To understand the pedagogical changes in higher education post-COVID-19.
- To apply the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM).
Main Methods:
- Utilized partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis.
- Collected primary data from academics at a private university.
- Investigated continuance intention to use learning technologies in teaching.
Main Results:
- Identified key determinants influencing academics' continued use of learning technologies.
- Revealed two sequential mediating relationships.
- Established a link between facilitating conditions and continuance intention.
Conclusions:
- Facilitating conditions play a significant role in the sustained use of learning technologies.
- The findings support a permanent pedagogical shift towards technology integration in higher education.
- Understanding these mechanisms is vital for future educational technology strategies.
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