The Horse Before the Cart! The English Language Learners Experience of Using E-learning System

Authors

  • Mohammad Madallh Alhabahba Taibah University, English Language Centre, Deanery of Academic services
  • Dr. Azidah Abu Ziden School of educational studies, University Sains Malaysia
  • Dr. Ali Abbaas Albdour College of Business and Administration Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University
  • Bashar Taha Alsayyed Taibah University, English Language Centre, Deanery of Academic services

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v7i2.1962

Keywords:

Cognitive attitude, affective attitude, Technology Acceptance Model, E-learning, English language learners.

Abstract


This study examined the intention to use E-learning among EFL learners. A total of 147 English language learners responded to the survey, these students have access to E-learning system. The chief purpose of this paper aims to understand the factors that affect the studentsâ?? intention to use E-learning in Malaysian context. The findings of the study revealed that that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were able to be significant determinants of intention to use. Based on factor analysis, cognitive attitude and affective attitude were added to the modified framework as potential mediating factors. Moreover, cognitive attitude is fully mediating the relationship between perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and intention to use. Meanwhile, the study results indicated that the cognitive attitude is a significant determinant of intention to use. The study helps to understand the significant factors to explain, predicate and measure the acceptance of E-learning as a new tool of students learning process.

Author Biographies

Mohammad Madallh Alhabahba, Taibah University, English Language Centre, Deanery of Academic services

Mohammad Madallh Alhabahba is a lecturer at Taibah university, he received his Master in TESOL from University Sains Malaysia. His research interests are Creative writing, Research methodology, Curriculum & Instructions, Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and ICT, Internet and ELT; Online Professional Development; Reflective and Critical Practices; Teacher Development. he can be contacted at: mohd80ma@hotmail.com.

Dr. Azidah Abu Ziden, School of educational studies, University Sains Malaysia

Dr. Azidah Abu Ziden is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Azidah is a PhD graduate from University of Canterbury, New Zealand and her expertise includes Instructional Design, e-learning and Educational Technology. At the moment her current research involves Learning Management System (LMS) in Education and Exploration of mobile learning in teaching and learning.

Dr. Ali Abbaas Albdour, College of Business and Administration Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University

Ali Abbaas is a associate professor at College of Business and Administration Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University. His research interests are human resource management, internal and external CSR.

Bashar Taha Alsayyed, Taibah University, English Language Centre, Deanery of Academic services

Bashar Taha Alsayyed is a lecturer at Taibah university. He received his Master from Huddersfield university. His research interest at the moment is writing approaches of EFL learners.

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Published

2012-06-04

How to Cite

Alhabahba, M. M., Abu Ziden, D. A., Albdour, D. A. A., & Alsayyed, B. T. (2012). The Horse Before the Cart! The English Language Learners Experience of Using E-learning System. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 7(2), pp. 4–12. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v7i2.1962

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Papers

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