Computer self-efficacy and motivation to use e-learning systems by LIS undergraduate students in Oyo State, Nigeria
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E-learning systems, computer self-efficacy, perceived ease of use, LIS, NigeriaAbstract
This study investigated the influence of computer-self efficacy on motivation to use e-learning systems by Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo and Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. The study, adopting descriptive survey research design, administered questionnaire to 129 LIS undergraduates. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were the sub-constructs of motivation to use e-learning systems. Mastery experience, vicarious experience, social persuasion and emotional arousal were used to measure computer self-efficacy. Frequency count percentages and mean were used for descriptive analyses. Findings reveal high perception of usefulness and ease of use by the LIS undergraduates. The results also suggest high level of computer self-efficacy among LIS undergraduates of the two selected private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The authors recommend that library management of the universities should continue to encourage computer related skills and the use of electronic learning systems among undergraduates.
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