Determining Factors Affecting Teacher’s Behavioral Intention of Using Information Technology in Lecturing –Case Study of Economic Universities in Vietnam

Abstract

The research aims to find out the factors influencing teachers’ behavioral intention and usage behavior of information technology (IT) in lectures basing on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with structural equation modeling (SEM) supported by AMOS 20 software. The application of information technology in teaching helps teachers improve their creativity and flexibility in the teaching process. The study examines the impact of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and subject characteristics on the teachers’ behavioral intention, which is later examined along with facilitating conditions, habit on the teachers’ usage behavior of IT. Data is collected from lecturers working at economic university in the northern area of Vietnam. The research’s result shows direct positive effect of performance expectancy, effort expectancy and subject characteristics on teacher’s behavioral intention. Moreover, behavioral intention, facilitating condition and habit later have influenced on teacher’s actual use behavior. Finally, the research indicates that younger teachers have stronger behavioral intention of apply IT in lecturing.