UZUN, Erman Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ), Turkey , YILDIRIM, Ali Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ), Turkey , ÖZDEN, M. Yaşar Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ), Turkey

Students’ Perceptions about Learning Environment of a Distance Course Based on Technology Acceptance Model: A Descriptive Study

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The purpose of this study is to investigate students’ perceptions of learning environment of a distance course through Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), a measure to assess the underlying reasons about the use of a technology. This distance course was delivered from one university to the other university via video-conferencing with ITL Learning Gateway content management system in one semester. An extended version of TAM was used as conceptual framework, which composed of three factors: “perceived motivation towards learning environment”, “perceived usefulness” and “perceived ease of use”. A total of 32 first year vocational higher education institution students who registered for this distance course participated in this study. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on the extended version of TAM. The findings revealed that each factor of TAM was perceived by students as “moderately advantageous.” This perception could be due to students’ low computer competency and e-learning experiences.

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Technology acceptance model , perceived motivation , perceived ease of use , perceived usefulness , video conferencing , distance education

Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education

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