The Technology Acceptance Model in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Self-Learning in the Disruption Era: A Case Study on Vclass

Abstract

This study explored the use of technology-mediated self-regulated learning among University of Lampung students using the Vclass Unila platform. Based on a survey of 360 students, the findings were robust and generalizable. The study also evaluated the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), revealing high student acceptance of the platform’s usability and usefulness. Most remarkably, 82 percent of the respondents reported that Vclass Unila is useful in enhancing self-learning by citing benefits such as higher levels of motivation, better time management, and greater independence in comprehending materials. These results are also consistent with the TAM’s thrust in the prediction of e-learning systems, creating an argument for enhancements of e-learning systems from the users’ perspective. These findings are important as they showcase the capabilities of technology to enhance self-learning, self-regulated and self-directed learning which has been the undercurrent of educational changes. The research has also expanded the existing knowledge on the acceptance of technology in education so as to direct attention to a situation where technology can be used for active engagement with users and promote self-learning in adverse situations.