TY - GEN
T1 - A framework for evaluating instructors' acceptance of learning management systems
AU - Al-Busaidi, Kamla Ali
AU - Al-Shihi, Hafedh
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - In the knowledge age, the use of the information technology (IT) tools including learning management systems has became an imperative. Learning Management system includes several tools that provide academic and training institutions an efficient and effective mean to support distance education and supplement their traditional way of teaching. The objective of this paper is to develop a model of factors that enhance the instructor's acceptance of learning management system. This model provides a comprehensive look of the external variables that might influence the Instructors' perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of LMS and consequently the actual use. These external variables are related to the instructor, organization, and technology.
AB - In the knowledge age, the use of the information technology (IT) tools including learning management systems has became an imperative. Learning Management system includes several tools that provide academic and training institutions an efficient and effective mean to support distance education and supplement their traditional way of teaching. The objective of this paper is to develop a model of factors that enhance the instructor's acceptance of learning management system. This model provides a comprehensive look of the external variables that might influence the Instructors' perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of LMS and consequently the actual use. These external variables are related to the instructor, organization, and technology.
KW - E-Learning
KW - Instructors' acceptance
KW - Learning management systems
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84905084951
SN - 9780982148921
T3 - Knowledge Management and Innovation in Advancing Economies: Analyses and Solutions - Proceedings of the 13th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2009
SP - 1199
EP - 1207
BT - Knowledge Management and Innovation in Advancing Economies
PB - International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA
T2 - 13th International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2009
Y2 - 9 November 2009 through 10 November 2009
ER -