E-book Acceptance in DBC20012 Computer Application Classroom

Noor Farazila Radzi; Hashamuddin Ya’akob

Authors

Noor Farazila Radzi Department of Mathematics, Science and Computer, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Hashamuddin Ya’akob Department of Commerce, Politeknik Ungku Omar, Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Keywords:

e-book, computer application

Abstract

Recently, e-book was used in conducting DBC20012 Computer Application course in Politeknik Ungku Omar. Their thought towards e-book usage is needed since they are the direct users who mostly use it for learning. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine students’ adoption of e-book in DBC20012 Computer Application classroom. The sample of this study was students who took DBC20012 Computer Application course at Politeknik Ungku Omar. The data was collected using questionnaire which contained 6 sections; demographic profile, behavioural intention, performance expectancy, social influence, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions. The data was analysed using descriptive statistic and correlation analysis. Result indicated that performance expectancy, social influence, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions influence the adoption of e-books. The findings of this study could help to improve DBC20012 Computer Application course delivery via e-book in accordance with the preferences and capabilities of students.