The Impact of Technology Acceptance Model on the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Training
- April 29, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Economics, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IV, April 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Ogbonnaya, Esther Abosede Ph.D.*
*Esther Abosede Ogbonnaya holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Ife, Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Lagos, MLS from the University of Ibadan and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Nigeria. Currently a Facilitator with National Open University of Nigeria, Mushin Centre, Lagos
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the impact of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for training. The purposes of the research were to: ascertain the trainees and instructors perceived usefulness of ICT in training, ascertain perceived ease of use of available ICT facilities for training as well as examined attitude of trainees and instructors toward using, and actual user behavior. Salient issues were considered on the impact of TAM in the use of ICT for training
Design/Methodology & Approach: The methodology adopted was a contextual analysis that involved the review of materials ranging from publications, textbooks, and the relevant internet sources.
Implication: The ignorance of the TAM dependent variables by training institutions to infuse the use of ICT in training would not enhance training outcomes and would result in wastage of scarce resources.
Originality/Value: This paper concluded that the application of the Technology Acceptance Model in the use of ICT in training, would impact positively on training outcomes which are effectiveness, efficiency and optimal productivity.
Keywords: Technology Acceptance Model(TAM), Training, ICT, Use of ICT, training.
Paper Type: Conceptual research.
I. INTRODUCTION
Various theoretical frameworks/models have been devised to investigate ICT utilization in different fields and various training environments. The study examined Technology Acceptance Model(TAM) as it impacts on training environment/institution with regard to the impartation of knowledge through the teaching and learning process. The proponent of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is Fred Davis in 1985 who hypothesized that when users are presented with a new technology, a number of factors influence their decision about how and when they will use it.
