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E-learning services acceptance in higher educational institutes: A case study in Brunei

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This research studies on the e-learning services acceptance in higher education institutions in Brunei Darussalam. This research has seven hypotheses, relating to independent, intermediary, and dependent variables. The independent variables include lecturer’s characteristics, design of learning contents, teaching materials, and playfulness; while the intermediary variables are perceived benefits and perceived ease of use. On the other hand, the dependent variable in this research is the intention to use e-learning. Multiple regression analysis were conducted to test the hypotheses proposed. Data analysis from this research has confirmed that the lecturer’s characteristics, teaching materials, perceived ease of use and the intention to use e-learning corresponds to the perceived benefits. Meanwhile, the design of learning content and the intention to use e-learning are positively related to the perceived ease of use and lastly, the variable playfulness is positively related to the intention to use e-learning.

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  1. School of Business & Economics, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam

    Aqilah Nawwarah H.A. Rajak, Dk. Nurul Najiah Pg Abu Bakar, Nur Dina Azyyati Lajim, Nurul Hikmatull Su’aidah Haji Kamarulzaman, Siti Nur Fakhrinah Haji Karim & Mohammad Nabil Almunawar

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX

E-Learning Services Acceptance in Higher Educational Institutes: A Case Study in Brunei Darussalam.

Dear Respondents,

Your participation in our survey is greatly appreciated. This research aims to examine the E-learning acceptance in Higher Educational Institutes in Brunei Darussalam. To help us, you are requested to answer truthfully. All answers will be confidential and there is no way this form can be traced back to you.

SECTION A

Age (please specify)

 

Gender (please tick one)

Male

Female

Current Higher Educational Institute (Please tick one)

UBD

UNISSA

UTB

KUPU SB

Politeknik Brunei

Level of Education (i.e. Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s degree)

     

Year

Major

SECTION B

E-Learning is learning utilising electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom.

Are you aware of e-learning? (Please tick one)

Yes

No

Have you ever used e-learning during your course of studies? (Please tick one)

Yes

No

If No, why? i.e. not available or unwilling to use.

    

Please tick which tools you have used (you can tick more than one)

Instructure Canvas

   

Moodle

   

LMS

   

Blackboard

   

Desire2Learn

   

Others (please specify)

   

How long have you been using e-learning? (an estimation is expected)

 

How many modules which you have taken have utilised e-learning? Name a few (or if possible all) of the modules.

 

Which of these have been utilised when e-learning is applied on the modules that you have taken? (You can tick more than one)

Online lecture notes

   

Online quizzes

   

Online announcements

   

Online assignments

   

Electronic student–student and student–instructor communication

   

Audio and video streaming

   

Threaded discussions

   

Video conferencing

   

Others (please specify)

   

How often do you use the tools? (please tick one)

Several times a day

About once a day

2–3 times a week

Once a week

SECTION C: Lecturer’s Characteristics

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. The tutor provides high-quality instruction

     

2. The tutor provides information on learning progress.

     

3. The tutor delivers instructions clearly.

     

4. The tutor’s measurement of student performance is fair.

     

SECTION D: Teaching Materials

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. E-learning provides me with sufficient teaching materials.

     

2. E-learning provides me with teaching materials that fit with the learning objectives

     

SECTION E: Design of Learning Contents

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. The level of difficulty of the learning contents is appropriate

     

2. The delivery schedule of learning contents is flexible

     

3.E-learning provides individualised learning management

     

4. E-learning provides a variety of learning methods

     

SECTION F: Playfulness

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. I feel e-learning helps me improve my creativity

     

2. I feel e-learning helps me improve my imagination by obtaining information

     

3. I feel I can have a variety of experiences without any interference

     

4. I feel e-learning is fun regardless of usage purposes

     

SECTION G: Perceived Benefits

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. E-learning improves my learning outcomes

     

2. E-learning is very useful to me

     

3. E-learning helps me accomplish my learning effectively

     

SECTION H: Perceived Ease of Use

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. E-learning study methods are easy to understand

     

2. E-learning is easy to use

     

SECTION I: Intention to use e-learning services

The traditional face-to-face learning methods include required attendance, regular textbook, and presence of instructor during the scheduled class time and office hours.

Please tick one for each.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE

NEUTRAL

AGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

1. I prefer e-learning to traditional learning

     

2. I am willing to participate in other e-learning opportunities

     

3. I think e-learning should be implemented in other classes

     

4. I will recommend e-learning classes to other students

     

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H.A. Rajak, A.N., Pg Abu Bakar, D.N.N., Lajim, N.D.A. et al. E-learning services acceptance in higher educational institutes: A case study in Brunei. Educ Inf Technol 23, 2341–2361 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-018-9720-8

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