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Examining the influence of the performance of mobile devices on teaching quality based on the technological acceptance mode

Xiaozhong Chen (Dongguan Polytechnic, Dongguan, China)
Rongli Chen (Dongguan Polytechnic, Dongguan, China)

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 15 September 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to examine the effects of iPad distribution on all teachers in a university and its application in teaching and student learning at home via wireless network during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The attitude towards the use of iPads, behavioural intentions and the impact on the quality of teaching were evaluated.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used the technology acceptance model to explore the use of iPad smart mobile devices in multimedia teaching applications by university teachers. Furthermore, it used the structural equation modelling (SEM) for data analysis to explore the causal relationship between model variables, and it aimed to examine the causal relationship between variables to verify the theory. The SEM analysis included the following two stages: measurement model analysis and structural model analysis.

Findings

The “Internet information environment” had a significant positive impact on “perceived usefulness” and “perceived ease of use”. Amongst them, perceived usefulness had a significant positive effect on the use attitude, and use attitude had a significant positive effect on behaviour intention.

Originality/value

The findings confirmed that a good information network environment will directly and positively affect the perceived usefulness and the ease of use of iPad smart devices, of which the perceived usefulness will further positively affect teachers' perception of iPad smart devices. The attitude and behaviour of using such devices will in turn positively affect the quality of teaching. The results of the quality performance evaluation can be referenced further by manufacturers and scholars regarding the use of iPad smart devices for work at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Acknowledgements

This paper is supported by the scientific research Fund of Dongguan Polytechnic (2021a15); The scientific research Fund of Dongguan Polytechnic (2021a06); Dongguan Polytechnic “Excellent textbooks of production and operations practice” (Grant No. GC21020404020); Dongguan Polytechnic “Virtual simulation demonstration course of Logistics system planning and design” (Grant No. XNFZ202201); Dongguan Polytechnic Key reform projects of education and teaching (Grant No. JGXM202225).

Citation

Chen, X. and Chen, R. (2022), "Examining the influence of the performance of mobile devices on teaching quality based on the technological acceptance mode", Library Hi Tech, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHT-12-2021-0489

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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