Computer Self-Efficacy and Factors Influencing E-Learning Effectiveness

Autor/in	Chien, Tien-Chen
Titel	Computer Self-Efficacy and Factors Influencing E-Learning Effectiveness
Quelle	In: European Journal of Training and Development, 36 (2012) 7, S.670-686 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2046-9012
DOI	10.1108/03090591211255539
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Financial Services; Self Efficacy; Instructional Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Data Analysis; Teaching Methods; Computer Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Employee Attitudes; Human Resources; Labor Force Development; Computer Literacy; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Unterrichtserfolg; Ausland; Auswertung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lehrerverhalten; Arbeitnehmerinteresse; Humankapital; Arbeitskräftebestand; Computerkenntnisse
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influences of system and instructor factors on e-learning effectiveness under the interactions of computer self-efficacy. In this study, the factors of the e-learning system are functionality, interaction, and response. The factors of the e-learning instructor are attitude, technical skills, and instructional method. The moderating effects of learners' computer self-efficacy are examined. Design/methodology/approach: The study surveyed general employees in the financial services industry in Taiwan. A questionnaire was developed to measure participants' perceptions. Four hundred questionnaires were sent out, and 362 were returned. Of these, 314 were valid, leading to a return rate of 78.5 percent. Findings: The results of data analysis indicate that both system and instructor factors have significant positive influences on e-learning effectiveness. Learners' computer self-efficacy has a moderating effect on the relationship between system functionality and training effectiveness. The higher the computer self-efficacy, the stronger is the relationship between functionality and effectiveness, and vice versa. However, computer self-efficacy does not have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between other independent variables and training effectiveness. Originality/value: Since both system and instructor factors have positive influences on e-learning effectiveness, HRD managers need to pay more attention to issues in both areas. High computer self-efficacy can result in better training effectiveness; therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to enhancing employee computer skills and their confidence in using e-learning. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10