Research & Innovation in Educational Technology

Perception of Students and the Mediating Effect of Acceptance, Interactivity and LMS on Integration of  Technology in HEIs

By: Mr. Elad & Dr. S.K.M Semarco | 13th November 2023

Abstract

Although the phenomenon of technology is gradually being integrated into tertiary education in Ghana, the perceptions of students to adopt and adapt to learning technologies for smooth integration of technology into academic programmes in public universities is an issue of concern. From the Constructivist and Positivist paradigm, this study adopted the quantitative approach and the purposive and quota sampling technique to solicit data from 1,704 level 400 students in six (6) accredited public universities. Adopting the regression analyses approach with ten hypotheses tested the results were analyzed with PLS-SEM. The study found that the perceptions of students significantly impact the integration of technology. Indirectly, Students’ Acceptance and Adjustment (AA) to use technology and Learning Management System (LMS) usage significantly mediates the relationship between the Perception of Students (PS) and the Integration of technology (IG). Furthermore, students’ acceptance and adjustment to adopt technology and the use of the LMS, are key predictors of the integration of technology, but Interactivity is a weak predictor of the integration of technology into academic programmes in the topmost public universities in Ghana.:

Keywords: perception, acceptance and adjustment, interactivity, learning management systems, integration of technology.

The Attitude of Students and the Mediating effect of Acceptance, Interactivity and LMS on Integration
of Technology

By: Mr. Elad, Dr. Ernest K. Gyan & Dr. S.K.M Semarco | November 14th 2023

Abstract

Although the phenomenon of technology is gradually being integrated into tertiary education in Ghana, the perceptions of students to adopt and adapt to learning technologies for smooth integration of technology into academic programmes in public universities is an issue of concern. Using the Constructivist and Positivist paradigm, this study adopted the quantitative approach and the purposive and quota sampling technique to solicit data from 1704 level 400 students in six (6) accredited public universities. Adopting the regression analyses approach with ten hypotheses tested the results were analyzed with PLS-SEM. The study found that the attitudes of students significantly impact the integration of technology. Indirectly, Students’ Acceptance and Adjustment (AA) to use technology and Learning Management System (LMS) usage significantly mediates the relationship between the Attitude of Students (AS) and the Integration of technology (IG). Furthermore, students’ acceptance and adjustment to adopt technology and the use of the LMS, are key predictors of the integration of technology, but Interactivity is a weak predictor of the integration of technology into academic programmes in the topmost public universities in Ghana.

Keywords: Attitude, Acceptance and Adjustment, Interactivity, Learning Management Systems, Integration of Technology.

Challenges of Students and the Mediating effect of Acceptance, Interactivity and LMS on Integration
of Technology

By: Mr. Elad, Dr. S.K.M Semarco & Dr. Ernest K. Gyan | November 13th 2023

Abstract

Although the phenomenon of technology is gradually being integrated into tertiary education in Ghana, challenges impeding effective integration are endemic. A systematic review of the challenges confronting students indicates, a lack of network and connectivity, lack of internet bandwidth and data bundles, inadequate training, inadequate technical support, lack of hardware and software, among others, as key barriers to integration of technology into academic programmes in public universities in Ghana. Using the Constructivist and Positivist paradigm, this study adopted the quantitative approach with responses on 1704 questionnaires collected from level 400 students in six (6) accredited public universities. Adopting the regression analyses approach with ten hypotheses tested the results were analyzed with PLS-SEM. The study found that the challenges of students directly and indirectly impact the integration of technology when the linkage is mediated by Acceptance, Interactivity and LMS usage. Furthermore, students’ Acceptance and Adjustment to adopt technology and the use of the LMS, are key predictors of the integration of technology into academic programmes in the public universities in Ghana. However, Interactivity among students and lecturers does not have any significant impact on the linkage between challenges of students and the Integration of technology.

Keywords: Challenges, Acceptance and Adjustment, Interactivity, Learning Management Systems, Integration of Technology.

Trends & Issues in Edutech 2023

The Old Version of Google Sites is Finally Shutting Down – Here’s How to Use the Current Version

By: Richard Byrne | Free Technology for teachers

 

For nearly five years now Google has been saying that the old, “classic” version of Google Sites would be closing “soon.” It appears that they really mean it this time. In an email to Google Workspaces domain administrators and in this blog post, Google has announced that on May 15th the ability to create new websites using the old version of Google Sites will be removed. Then on December 1st editing of sites made with the classic version of Google Sites will be disabled. And on January 1, 2022 all sites made with the classic version of Google Sites will be offline. 

ZOOM Now offers a Cool Immersive View

By: Richard Byrne | Free Technology for teachers

Are you tired of looking at the same old view in your Zoom meetings? You’re not alone! It appears that even the people who work at Zoom are tired of the same old views. To remedy that problem, on Monday Zoom introduced a new immersive view option for Mac and Windows users

Zoom’s immersive view will show your meeting participants on same screen in background of your choosing. Zoom has a bunch of pre-made immersive view backgrounds that you can pick from including an art gallery view, a fireside chat view, board rooms, and even an outdoor setting. You can also upload your own image to use as part of an immersive view. 

ELEARNITY EVENTS

ELEARNITY SEMINAR LAUNCHED TO FACILITATE E-LEARNING IN COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITIES

Press Release: APRIL 2017

The Maiden Elearnity Seminar was successfully launched on Friday 20th of April 2018, at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra, with the theme “Closing the Digital Divide through E-learning”. This seminar was organized by Mr. Yaw Odame Gyau and the Estylo club, where he introduced the Brand name ”Mr. Elad”. Mr. Elad explained that Elad was derived from two words; Elearning and Advertising.

VOX POP Live Interview with Mr. Elad - Launching Elad and the Vision:

by By: Mr. Elad | April 2017

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