THE ADOPTION OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY K-8 SCHOOL TEACHERS
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2023-05
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This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as a survey instrument to determine the factors that affect K-8 teachers' usage of an LMS. The UTAUT consists of four predictor variables: benefits (PE) of the LMS, ease of use (EE) of the LMS, leadership and technology support (FC), and social influence (SI). Using a modified UTAUT questionnaire, 176 participants responded to a survey focused on internal and external factors that affect their usage of an LMS. The internal factors of perceived benefits (PE) of using the LMS and ease of use (EE) had the most significant impact on attitude (A) towards using the LMS. In addition, ease of use (EE) was positively correlated to self-efficacy (SE). The external factors of school site support (FC) and social influence (SI) also impacted attitudes towards the use of an LMS. The results also revealed that teachers who taught grades 5-8 found the LMS more beneficial (PE) to their teaching practice and easier to use (EE) than teachers who taught grades K-4. The findings confirm that the administration plays a crucial role in the success of their staff by understanding teachers’ perceived benefits (PE) of the LMS to their teaching practice and student learning, providing various types of professional development and training to ensure the LMS is perceived easy to use (EE), and to provide dedicated to time for teachers to learn from each other about how they use the LMS for specific grade levels and subjects.
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