Factors influencing intention to use videoconferencing tools in online distance education among students in Philippine maritime schools

ABSTRACT

Studies exploring the determinants of intention to use videoconferencing tools among maritime students received little attention. Schools and learning communities utilizing such technologies must be cognizant of the factors that influence students’ intention to continue using these platforms for learning to fully exploit its value and benefits for education. This study determined the factors associated with the intention to use videoconferencing tools in online distance education among maritime students. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the administration of an online survey tool among 234 male students in two Philippine maritime schools. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that attitude towards videoconferencing, perceived class engagement in virtual conferences, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness of videoconference technology predicted videoconferencing utilization intention among maritime students. Videoconferencing technology remains a valuable platform that facilitates and supports educational activities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

KEYWORDS:

• Distance education
• intention
• maritime education
• technology
• videoconferencing

Acknowledgement

The authors are grateful to their research participants. This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or for-profit sectors.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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Notes on contributors

John Erwin P. Pedroso

John Erwin P. Pedroso holds a PhD degree in Education from West Visayas State University. He handles undergraduate and graduate classes in the College of Education. As a teacher, he considers that teaching Social Studies is a cultural mission and a philanthropic vocation.

Ryan Michael F. Oducado

Ryan Michael F. Oducado is a registered nurse, midwife, and licensed professional teacher with a PhD in Education major in Psychology and Guidance. Currently, he is an assistant professor at the West Visayas State University College of Nursing. His research interests are in the fields of nursing, education, public health, and mental health.

Ace Roger S. Ocampo

Ace Roger S. Ocampo is a licensed professional teacher, a master mariner, and is presently teaching at a local maritime university. As a budding researcher, his interests rest on using technology in teaching maritime students.

Virmari S. Tan

Virmari S. Tan is presently the Dean of the Maritime Program and the Program Head for the Master in Maritime Management program of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University -Arevalo Graduate School. He holds a chief mate license and a PhD degree in Maritime Education.

Khen A. Tamdang

Khen A. Tamdang earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education at West Visayas State University. He is a law student and is currently the Social Studies Coordinator at Assumption Iloilo, Inc.