
Understanding Pre-Service Teachers' Computer Attitudes: Applying and Extending the Technology Acceptance Model
ARTICLE
T Teo, C B. Lee, C S. Chai
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Volume 24, Number 2, ISSN 1365-2729 Publisher: Wiley
Abstract
Computers are increasingly widespread, influencing many aspects of our social and work lives. As we move into a technology-based society, it is important that classroom experiences with computers are made available for all students. The purpose of this study is to examine pre-service teachers' attitudes towards computers. This study extends the technology acceptance model (TAM) framework, with subjective norm and facilitating conditions acting as external variables. Results shows that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and subjective norm were significant determinants of pre-service computer attitudes. Facilitating conditions did not influence computer attitude directly but through perceived ease of use. These findings demonstrate that social norm and facilitating conditions are potential variables that may be used to extend the TAM for research on computer attitudes.
Citation
Teo, T., Lee, C.B. & Chai, C.S. (2008). Understanding Pre-Service Teachers' Computer Attitudes: Applying and Extending the Technology Acceptance Model. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 24(2), 128-143. Wiley. Retrieved March 1, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/102457/.

ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
Copyright for this record is held by the content creator. For more details see ERIC's copyright policy.
Keywords
Cited By
View References & Citations Map-
Cultural values and technology adoption: A model comparison with university teachers from China and Spain
Fang Huang, School of Foreign Languages, China; Timothy Teo, Murdoch University, Australia; José Carlos Sánchez-Prieto, Francisco J. García-Peñalvo & Susana Olmos-Migueláñez, GRIAL Research Group, Spain
Computers & Education Vol. 133, No. 1 (May 2019) pp. 69–81
-
Digital media for family-school communication? Parents' and teachers' beliefs
Monica Macia Bordalba & Jordi Garreta Bochaca
Computers & Education Vol. 132, No. 1 (April 2019) pp. 44–62
-
Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards computer use: A Singapore survey
Timothy Teo & Timothy Teo
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 24, No. 4 (Jan 01, 2008)
-
Increasing Technology Usage Throughout Teacher Preparation: The Importance of Preservice Teachers' Acceptance
Rebekah Davis, NC State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 2019–2024
-
Decoding the Mystery of Technology Integration: Decision-Making and Identities with Elementary Pre-Service Teachers
Tiffany Nielsen-Winkelman & Yu-Hui Chang, University of Minnesota, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 2229–2236
-
Exploring students acceptance of e-learning using Technology Acceptance Model in Jordanian universities
Amer Al-Adwan, Translation and Intercultural Studies; Ahmad Al-Adwan, IT management; Jo Smedley, knowledge management and learning using technology
International Journal of Education and Development using ICT Vol. 9, No. 2 (Aug 28, 2013)
-
The Challenge to Situate Digital Learning Technologies in Preservice Teacher Mathematics Education
Susan McDonald, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 12, No. 4 (December 2012) pp. 355–368
-
Determinants of Language Instructor Attitudes toward the Use of Social Networking Sites in ESL Classes
Putthachat Angnakoon & Ratchadaporn Boonsong, University of North Texas, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 1470–1475
-
The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and pre-service teachers’ technology acceptance: A validation study using structural equation modeling
Timothy Teo, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Lynde Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 20, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 89–104
-
Technology in Context: The Case of Teachers' Attitudes Toward Technology in the Maldives
Thomas Hammond & Ali Shameem, Lehigh University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2287–2317
-
Modeling pre-service teachers’ knowledge of, attitudes toward, and intentions for technology integration
Shih-Hsiung Liu, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 3350–3355
-
Factors Influencing Student Teachers’ Use of ICT in Mathematics Teaching
Gulay Bozkurt & Sue Johnston-Wilder, The University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Global Learn 2011 (Mar 28, 2011) pp. 627–634
-
Selected Influences on Students' Uses of Wireless Handheld Devices: An Iranian Exploratory Case Study
Abdul Hafeez-Baig & Raj Gururajan, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Shamsodin Nazemi, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, Iran (Islamic Republic Of); Linda De George-Walker & Patrick Danaher, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 174–180
These links are based on references which have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. If you see a mistake, please contact info@learntechlib.org.