The role of digital information use on student performance and collaboration in marginal universities

2020 | International Journal of Information Management | Citations: 2

Authors: Bawack, Ransome Epie; Kala Kamdjoug, Jean Robert

Abstract: Using technology to facilitate learning in universities and other higher educati ... Expand

Abstract: Using technology to facilitate learning in universities and other higher education institutions (HEIs) has become common practice due to its ability to reduce barriers related to time and space in traditional learning environments. However, current literature mostly focuses on the use of the technology and not on the use of the information it conveys. Also, very few studies focus on technology adoption in universities and HEIs in developing countries, especially those in Africa. Thus, we propose a model that explains the changing information behaviors of students in this digital age and the effect this has on their learning outcomes. We collected questionnaire data from 303 students and analyzed the data using structural equation modelling partial least squares (SEM-PLS). We found that our proposed model explains 60.2 % of student satisfaction, 24.2 % of academic performance, 24.1 % of information sharing, and 19.8 % of their information exchange behavior. This study confirms that the use of digital information and its antecedent factors have significant effects on the college experience of students. This has several implications for information systems research and practice, especially in the design and assessment of technology use in learning environments. Collapse

Topics: information exchange information system use knowledge representation information management personality

Methods: conceptual modelling survey focus group ontological modelling partial least squares regression

Factors adoption of Facebook in the workplace Cameroon

2016 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Nzabandora, Wilfried; Kamdjoug, Jean Robert Kala; Wamba, Fosso

Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICT) are very important to the perso ... Expand

Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICT) are very important to the persons and organizations that used them, because of the services they provide. They give them the possibility to automate and improve the performance of their activities. With the Web 2.0, it was possible to create a particular type of ICT known as a Social Network with Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, YouTube and Skype as examples. The usage and the speed of the Social Networks give the opportunity to guaranty a better ways of sharing information between users. Collapse

Topics: Facebook social network ease of use perceived usefulness usage intention

Methods: survey PLS tool factor analysis partial least squares regression survey design

Theories: technology acceptance model theory of reasoned action