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E-Learning Acceptance: The Mediating Role of Student Computer Competency in the Relationship Between the Instructor and the Educational Content Publisher

Summary: E-learning for nurses? Study finds computer competency boosts e-learning acceptance. #NursingEducation #Elearning

Sharifnia H1, 2 ; Allen KA3, 4 ; Arslan G4, 5 ; Reardon J6 ; She L7 ; Ghahrani N1 ; Rahmatpour P8 ; Fomani FK9
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Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing Published:2024


Abstract

Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), this online cross-sectional study explored the mediating role of computer competencies in the relationship between the instructors’ role and the course's educational content with e-learning acceptance among 403 nursing students in Iran. Based on the results, e-learning acceptance was predicted by students’ computer competency (β=.18, p<.001). Computer competency mediated the association between the instructor's role and course content with e-learning acceptance. © 2023 Organization for Associate Degree Nursing