ERIC Number: EJ1161788
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 10
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ISSN: EISSN-2311-1550
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An Evaluation of the Usefulness and Ease of Use of the Aptus within the Samoan Education Context
Mow, Ioana Chan; Temese, Edna; Mose, Mose N.; Patu, Tara; Mauai, Elisapeta; Sinclair, Ioana; Lafaele, Fiafaitupe; Namulauulu, Joseph; Tanielu, Misioka; Soon, Agnes Wong; Chan, Vensall
Journal of Learning for Development, v4 n3 p338-347 2017
This paper describes the findings of the first trial of the Aptus device within the National University of Samoa. The Aptus is a device that enables wireless access to valuable educational resources in the absence of electricity and the Internet. The goals of this research were to explore the acceptance of using the Aptus to access e-resources within the context of education in Samoa, with user acceptance measured by evaluating the ease of use and usefulness of the Aptus. The findings of the trial indicated very positive perceptions of students and teachers at the university in terms of ease of use and usefulness of the Aptus within educational settings. From the results of Phase 1, a strong recommendation is made to adopt the Aptus as a technology for providing access to quality educational resources within the National University of Samoa. The study also recommends the need for training of teachers on the use of the Aptus and its applications, such as Moodle.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technology Uses in Education, Access to Information, Usability, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Resources, Statistical Analysis, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Context Effect, College Students, College Faculty, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Samoa
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