The Role of Computer and Internet Access in Business Students' Acceptance of E-Learning Technology

dc.contributor.authorHenderson, Ronda Baskervilleen
dc.contributor.committeechairStewart, Daisy L.en
dc.contributor.committeememberRagsdale, Cliff T.en
dc.contributor.committeememberCachaper, Cecile D.en
dc.contributor.committeememberTurner, Sherri Guilliamsen
dc.contributor.committeememberHeath-Camp, Betty A.en
dc.contributor.departmentCareer and Technical Educationen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:13:50Zen
dc.date.adate2005-08-05en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:13:50Zen
dc.date.issued2005-06-20en
dc.date.rdate2005-08-05en
dc.date.sdate2005-07-10en
dc.description.abstractThis study was based on previous research that investigated the disparity or gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who do not (Hoffman and Novak, 1998; NTIA, 1999b; Carey, Chisholm and Irwin, 2002; Vail, 2003 Zeliff, 2004; Glenn, 2005). The Technology Acceptance Model developed by Davis, Bagozzi, and Warshaw (1989) was used to investigate whether computer and Internet access influenced the acceptance of e-learning technology tools such as Blackboard and the Internet. Of the studies conducted concerning adoption of these technologies, a limited number have addressed the extent to which college students accept these tools. The majority of these studies failed to consider computer access as a factor regarding computer technology acceptance. The E-Learning Technology Acceptance (ETA) survey instrument was administered to business students at two universities in North Carolina. Hierarchical regression was performed to test whether or not computer and Internet access explained variance above and beyond race and socioeconomic status. Regression analysis revealed that computer and Internet access affected the degree to which students expect Blackboard and the Internet to be easy to use. As a result, creating a technology assessment to be utilized by e-learning educators and students to measure the level of computer and Internet access was recommended. The analyses also revealed that computer and Internet access significantly impacted students' attitude toward using Blackboard and the Internet. Improving the level of technology access should be addressed to promote positive attitudes regarding e-learning tools. Additional findings revealed that socioeconomic status and race did influence computer ownership. A suggestion for educators is to explore initiatives that assist low income and minority students with obtaining home computers. Finally, the findings suggested that closing the digital divide is not enough to ensure technology acceptance of students. The researcher proposed that digital inclusion should be the goal of our society. Recommendations for further research suggested by the researcher included investigating other variables that may influence technology acceptance and computer and Internet access.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.identifier.otheretd-07102005-214659en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07102005-214659/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/28247en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartDissertationFrontRondaHenderson.pdfen
dc.relation.haspartDissertationRondaHenderson.pdfen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectdigital divideen
dc.subjecte-learningen
dc.subjecttechnology acceptanceen
dc.subjectInternet accessen
dc.subjectcomputer accessen
dc.titleThe Role of Computer and Internet Access in Business Students' Acceptance of E-Learning Technologyen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineCareer and Technical Educationen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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