Modeling Chinese Teachers’ Behavior to Use Online Learning Platform in Secondary Vocational Schools

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Abstract

Online learning platform is regarded as one of the important learning tools in the internet era. However, previous studies have found that the teaching effect is not well as expected. In order to explore the factors influencing teachers' use of online platforms, make up for the deficiencies of teachers' technology application in online education research and promote professional development, this study investigates secondary vocational teachers' intention using online learning platform in China. Based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), the effectiveness of the model constructed can be verified through analyzing data. Results indicate that performance expectation, social influence and behavioral intention are positively related, thereby influencing the teachers’ use behavior.

Authors

• Jie Xu, Zhejiang University

• Wangqi Shen, Tsinghua University

• Xianlong Xu, East China Normal University

• Xin Gong, Capital Normal University

• Yan Li, Zhejiang University