Relevance of Electronic Resources and Improvement of Access for Effective Distance Learning and Continuing Education Programme

Anyim, Wisdom O.

doi:10.46966/ijae.v2i1.83

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“…PEU of asynchronous e-learning also affects its PU. These findings confirms and in line with prior studies ( Anyim, 2020 ; Hepola, Karjaluoto & Shaikh, 2016 ; Hsu & Lin, 2022 ; Nagy, 2018 ). This indicates that students perceive asynchronous e-learning as useful when they first find it easy to use.…”

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confidence: 93%

Modelling the effects of emotional engagement and peer interaction on the continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning

Alshammari,

Alshammari

2024

PeerJ Computer Science

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Even though asynchronous e-learning has become popular among universities, few studies have examined how students intend to continue using it for their learning. This study proposed a theoretical model that aims to examine the effects of external factors—emotional engagement and peer interaction—and two constructs of technology acceptance model (TAM) on students’ continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning. A total of 259 students participated in a survey. The data were analysed using two steps in SEM AMOS. confirmatory factor analysis was conducted for assessing model measurement, and structural equation modelling was applied for assessing relationships among constructs and testing hypothesis. The results showed that emotional engagement had a significant effect on students’ continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning through the perceived ease of use of asynchronous e-learning and not through its perceived usefulness. Furthermore, peer interaction had a significant effect on students’ continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning. Moreover, the constructs of the technology acceptance model—perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness—had direct and significant effects on students’ continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning. Several implications and suggestions were discussed.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Modelling the effects of emotional engagement and peer interaction on the continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning

Alshammari,

Alshammari

2024

PeerJ Computer Science

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“…The study also supports Uzoagba (2019) who identified lack of information communication technologies' infrastructure and epileptic power supply as threats to effective use of e-resources in Nigeria. Anyim (2021) found that inadequate utilisation of e-resources is connected to inadequate computers, poor Internet connectivity, limited subscribed titles, power outages, difficulty in accessing to use computers, lack of relevant e-resources and lack of adequate assistance from the library. The findings of this study also support Okogwu (2019) who in an empirical study of e-resources utilisation by graduate library users in university libraries in South East Nigeria identified the difficulties they encountered to include lack of perpetual access, slow internet connectivity, struggling with information overload, loss of access because of cancellation of subscription, non-availability of relevant e-resources to information needs and inadequate understanding of database peculiarity e-resources use.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Anyim (2018) describes e-resources as contents of information in a format that could be accessed through a computer or machine which in some cases require internet connections. According to Anyim (2021, p. 3), “Electronic resources encompass all materials that contain information that can be accessed through digital or online means by the support of computer technologies.”…”

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confidence: 99%

Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Oseghale

2023

DLP

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of digital information literacy (DIL) skill and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses the survey research design and 200 graduate students from the 12 departments that made up the Faculty of Arts in the University of Ibadan participated in the study. A self-devised structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A pilot questionnaire was first sent to a small random sample of the respondents, with feedback used to fine-tune the final questionnaire. Respondents were requested to rate their level of proficiency in the use of digital devices, web-based tasks, information finding, evaluation and utilisation of available e-resources and challenges encountered. Ethical consideration of informed consent, institutional permission, confidentiality and anonymity of participants was strictly followed. Data collected were analysed and result presented using descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentage, mean and inferential statistics such as regression analysis and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient were used to test the research question and hypothesis, respectively. Findings Humanities graduate students at the University of Ibadan possessed high level of DIL skills in respect of digital devices usage, web-based tasks, information finding and evaluation, but low in e-resources utilisation. This study identified inadequate knowledge of e-resources availability, irregular internet access, inadequate training on e-resources utilisation, inadequate staff assistance, lack of continuity in e-resources subscription and paucity of local contents in the e-resources as main challenges encountered by graduate students in the use of e-resources. To ensure that those who can most benefit from e-resources utilisation are not further marginalised, this study recommends that active steps should be taken to increase e-resources awareness, regular internet access, training/support, continuity of e-resources subscription and increased local content so that all may benefit from the opportunities of the information age. Originality/value This paper has demonstrated that DIL skills can enhance effective utilisation of e-resources if users have adequate knowledge of e-resources availability, regular internet access, adequate training and assistance on e-resources utilisation, continuity in database subscription and adequate local contents e-resources.

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“…Studies have investigated how technology can improve the ease of online access. Séguin (2019) underscores the significance of adopting innovative next-generation technologies, while Anyim (2021) stresses the importance of digital resources and the necessity for enhanced accessibility, particularly for remote education. Dekimpe et al (2019) examines how technology could transfer the convenience of online experiences to physical retail environments.…”

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Enhancing donor engagement: Assessing the impact of online donation convenience on the willingness to donate to non-profit organizations

Lin,

Hsiung

2024

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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The competition for financial support among non-profit organizations (NPOs) has been intense for quite some time. It is crucial for these organizations to boost their competitive edge by gaining a deep understanding of donor behavior and fostering ongoing interactions with them. In today’s world, where convenience and efficiency are highly valued, factors such as the timing and location of donations can deter potential donors from contributing. Rigid and inconvenient donation methods can also hinder the donation process. As a result, this study aims to explore the role of convenience within the donation process, specifically investigating whether the convenience of online donation platforms provided by non-profit organizations significantly influences donors’ propensity to make contributions. This research differentiates the range of services offered by non-profit organizations and employs a questionnaire survey to examine the websites of the NPOs. A total of 466 valid responses were gathered. The empirical findings indicate that donors prioritize simplicity and speed in the online donation process. Additionally, donors prefer websites where they can easily locate necessary information and various details about the donation process, with relevant links that minimize time waste and complexity in navigating the website. The study also reveals that the convenience factor significantly influences donation behavior. Based on these insights, the study offers recommendations for non-profit organizations on how to provide donor-centric services by focusing on the aspects of convenience that donors value most in the donation process.

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Relevance of Electronic Resources and Improvement of Access for Effective Distance Learning and Continuing Education Programme

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Modelling the effects of emotional engagement and peer interaction on the continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning

Modelling the effects of emotional engagement and peer interaction on the continuous intention to use asynchronous e-learning

Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Enhancing donor engagement: Assessing the impact of online donation convenience on the willingness to donate to non-profit organizations

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