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UTAUT3 model viability among teachers due to technological dynamism during COVID-19

Mansi Tiwari (United World School of Business (UWSB), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Yuvika Gupta (IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India)
Farheen Mujeeb Khan (ICFAI University, Dehradun, India)
Amit Adlakha (IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India)

Information Discovery and Delivery

ISSN: 2398-6247

Article publication date: 12 August 2021

Issue publication date: 30 June 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify the viability of the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model 3 (UTAUT3) model among the teachers especially during COVID-19 towards the use of technology.

Design/methodology/approach

An extensive primary survey has been conducted through a well-structured tool under UTAUT3 model. The survey is conducted among 450 teachers from various institutions taken for the study. The data was collected from the Northern India. The data analysis will be done through the SmartPLS software with application of structural equation modelling (SEM).

Findings

The results are strong for educators and policy makers. It was found that performance expectancy is positively related to the behavioural intentions among teachers. Teachers consider that usage of technology will boost their job and task performance.

Practical implications

This study has a very strong implications in the field of education in case or replacement of traditional teaching patterns with modern one during pandemic times. It will be effective if teachers would prioritize their work. There will be more effective teaching and learning system in future.

Originality/value

The study validates the constructs of UTAUT3 model in understanding teachers' behaviour and attitude towards technology acceptance. Furthermore, the study invites research from different viewpoint to investigate the role of UTAUT3 model in an individuals' behaviour and attitude towards technology acceptance.

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Citation

Tiwari, M., Gupta, Y., Khan, F.M. and Adlakha, A. (2022), "UTAUT3 model viability among teachers due to technological dynamism during COVID-19", Information Discovery and Delivery, Vol. 50 No. 3, pp. 245-259. https://doi.org/10.1108/IDD-02-2021-0018

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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