Usefulness of technology adoption research in introducing an online workbook.

Autor/in	Barrette, Catherine M.
Titel	Usefulness of technology adoption research in introducing an online workbook.
Quelle	In: System : an international journal of educational technology and applied linguistics, (2015) 49, S. 133-144Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Abbildungen 1; Literaturangaben; Tabellen 3
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0346-251X
Schlagwörter	Empirische Forschung; Digitale Medien; Lernen; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Lehrwerk
Abstract	Many foreign language faculty identify technologies that they would like to introduce in their classes, but few are aware of the theoretical models that can help them choose and introduce those innovations more effectively. Such models have received limited attention in the computer-assisted language learning (CALL) literature, and have failed to adequately explore the complementarity between global and fine-grained approaches to adoption. To fill these gaps, the present paper introduces a novel integration of three adoption theories (Diffusion of Innovations, Technology Acceptance Model, and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology), providing a more robust explanation of the factors affecting technology adoption than current models offer individually. The integrated theories are applied to guide faculty adoption of a seemingly simple yet ultimately complex CALL technology (an online Spanish workbook) in a multi-section introductory college Spanish program. An analysis of that adoption process serves to illustrate the value of synthesizing global and fine-grained theoretical models to better explain adoption processes in any CALL context, while also identifying areas for development in adoption theories. Finally, this study offers guidelines for planning and implementing innovative technologies as well as directions for future research. (Verlag).
Erfasst von	Informationszentrum für Fremdsprachenforschung, Marburg
Update	2022/2