Influence of Technical Support on Technology Acceptance Model to Examine the Project PAIR E-Learning System in Distance Learning Modality

Year 2022, Volume: 9 Issue: 5, 467 - 485, 01.09.2022

Lovely Jean Caratıquıt , Kevın Caratıquıt

https://doi.org/10.17275/per.22.124.9.5

Cited By: 1

Abstract

Adopting technology in this new normal education improved students' engagement and motivation to learn. This paper aimed to investigate the impact of technical support on Technology Acceptance Model to examine Project PAIR in the distance learning modality employing Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling. Applying a convenience sampling technique, the investigation involved 305 senior high school learners from a secondary school in Cagayan, Philippines. Sample sizes were calculated using the inverse square root and gamma-exponential methods. Results showed that technical support directly impacts the perceived ease of use, usefulness, and attitude toward using. The findings also revealed that the perceived ease of use of PAIR has a direct impact on its perceived usefulness and attitude toward use. In contrast, perceived usefulness directly influences the attitude toward using and behavioral intention to use. Likewise, attitude towards using directly impacts the behavioral intention and actual use, while behavioral intention directly influences actual use. This paper concluded that technical support is a reliable external variable of the technology acceptance model. Hence, the application of PAIR for remote learning is strongly recommended for the school and the public. It is also recommended that the schools must ensure that they have provided technical support to ensure the PAIR functioning runs appropriately. Further implications for institutions and future studies are also discussed in this paper.

Keywords

distance learning, e-learning system, technical support, technology acceptance model, pls-sem

Supporting Institution

LAL-LO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Project Number

1

Thanks

The researchers believe that this publication will demonstrate their appreciation to the institution and all individuals who contributed to the study's success through their involvement, collaboration, and support.

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