Journal of Advances in Technology and Engineering Research
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Journal ISSN: 2414-4592
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.20474/jater-8.1.5
Received: 05 March 2022
Accepted: 12 April 2022
Published: 11 June 2022
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  • Embracing ubiquitous learning: Investigating technology adoption in higher education through smart-PLS approach


Sajeela Ashfaque Tago, Shahmurad Chandio, Anilla Ashfaque, Altaf Hussain Abro

Abstract

High-tech inventions and advances in smartphones and wireless communications have revolutionized learning technologies such as ubiquitous learning, mobile learning, and electronic learning. Ubiquitous learning is an innovative state-of-the-art technology for learning at your will, anytime, anywhere, using mobile or handheld devices. By providing flexibility and multiple learning mediums, Ubiquitous learning students can overcome obstacles such as poor classroom facilities, cultural and religious barriers, and busy personal and professional lives. This study aims to study the factors influencing whether students accept and use these new technologies, like ubiquitous learning. This research spread the prevailing study on the UTAUT2 and developed a theoretical model of ubiquitous learning acceptance. Furthermore, this study is also expected to help guide learners in crafting and employing courses and executing courses aimed at seamlessly integrating technology. This research adopts quantitative research methods to achieve the desired results, and data for this study will be gathered through a cross-sectional survey. Therefore, the total population is 600, and data collected from four provinces of Pakistan and six university students responded with 301 data to validate the proposed model using an innovative PLS approach and cluster technique. According to the results, context awareness, self-directed learning, hedonic motivation, personal innovativeness, personal compatibility, performance expectancy, and facilitating conditions affected behavioural intention with an R-square variance of 52.8%. These empirical findings identify several influences as the most critical factors affecting ubiquitous learning adoption. They make several theoretical contributions to help higher education institutions promote students' adoption of ubiquitous learning while enhancing their practical value.