Factors Affecting Student Adoption of Optional Podcast Resources: A Test of Competing Models

• In Event: Session B: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum II

Abstract

This study explores whether students will adopt podcasts as a supplemental learning tool. In answering this question, two competing models were tested: the Technology Acceptance model and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Hence, the study will not only inform practice by providing information about a potential educational delivery method, it will provide additional evidence on the generalizability of studies based on these two models of technology adoption .The UTAUT model did not exhibit a good fit however the study finds support for the TAM model and indicates that students will use optional podcasts if they consider them to be useful and easy to use.

Authors

• Jennifer Ziegelmayer, Qatar University

• Laurel Barfitt, Western New Mexico University

• Lisa B. Sandifer, Delta State University