The effectiveness of MyGuru2 asynchronous online discussions and factors that influence students adoption
<p>The Effectiveness of MyGuru2 Asynchronous Online Discussions and Factors That Influence Students'</p><p>Adoption. Mahizer Hamzah, 2012: Applied Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Abraham S.</p><p>Fischler School o...
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2012
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| Summary: | <p>The Effectiveness of MyGuru2 Asynchronous Online Discussions and Factors That Influence Students'</p><p>Adoption. Mahizer Hamzah, 2012: Applied Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Abraham S.</p><p>Fischler School of Education. ERIC Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Internet, Teacher</p><p>Education, Discussion Groups.</p><p>A university in Malaysia has been using MyGuru2 as their learning management system for nearly 5</p><p>years, and the number of courses that use the online discussion tool in MyGuru2 has increased every</p><p>year. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the MyGuru2</p><p>asynchronous online discussion tool and identify the core factors that influenced student adoption</p><p>of MyGuru2 asynchronous online discussions after 5 years of use.</p><p>A mixed-methods approach with an explanatory design, specifically the follow-up</p><p>explanations model, was used for this study. The data-collection process was divided into two</p><p>phases: a quantitative study using the survey method and a qualitative study using</p><p>semistructured interviews.</p><p>The results of the study indicated that the use of the MyGuru2 online discussion tool has</p><p>positively impacted student learning. Students reported that this online discussion tool was easy</p><p>to use and very useful in helping them with their learning. Among the 5 attributes of innovation</p><p>(relative advantages, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability) that influence</p><p>student adoption, compatibility and complexity had the greatest influence on the students' adoption</p><p>of the MyGuru2 online discussion tool with 4 underlying dominant themes: freedom of learning,</p><p>students' needs, usability, and support.</p><p></p> |
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