Student adoption of web based video conferencing software: a comparison of three student discipline groups

Peter Vitartas, Southern Cross University
Nicola Jayne, Southern Cross University
Allan Ellis, Southern Cross University
Stephen Rowe, Southern Cross University

Abstract

This paper asks the question – how do differences in year of study and subject studied affect the likelihood of students adopting a new learning environment? Data from a study of students’ intention to adopt a Web conferencing environment is examined by the subjects in which they were enrolled. The results show that students’ perceptions of using the environment, as measured by a self-efficacy scale and motivation were related however there were few differences between the cohorts in other factors that influenced their intention to adopt the new environment.