Undergraduate student's perception of using video conferencing tools under lockdown amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

ABSTRACT

This study examined technological infrastructure deplored by students during lockdown amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored the behavioural intention to use video conferencing tools for learning from the perspective of university students. The study adopted the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) concept. The data is from an online survey of 1,562 respondents who took part in a blended course during the COVID-19 pandemic. Structural equation modelling was used for the analysing and testing of hypotheses. The results revealed that video conferencing tools positively fit university students’ perceptions and their actual use of each construct. The study revealed a significant positive relationship between all the constructs as derived from the UTAUT model. Our findings validate the UTAUT paradigm and serve as a useful guide for educational institutions and decision-makers who are developing e-learning platforms for university use.

KEYWORDS:

• Student’s perception
• conferencing tools
• relationship
• video-based learning

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John Kwame Eduafo Edumadze

John Kwame Eduafo Edumadze is a deputy director at the directorate of ICT services at University of Cape Coast and also a Senior Lecturer. He has published more articles on technology in education, instructional design, mobile learning, e-learning and information and communication technology.

Kwaku Anhwere Barfi

Kwaku Anhwere Barfi (PhD) is a Lecturer and a cademic librarian at the Information Literacy Unit at University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He has published more articles locally and internationally on technology in education, information science, e-learning, and information and communication technology.

Valentina Arkorful

Valentina Arkorful (PhD) is a lecturer at the College of Distance education and Maths/ICT department at the University of Cape Coast. She has published more articles on technology in education, instructional design, mobile learning, e-learning and information and communication technology.

Nyinaku Odoi Baffour Jnr

Nyinaku Odoi Baffour Jnr is graduate student at University of Cape Coast pursuing Master of Education in information technology. He has published articles on technology in education, mobile learning and e-learning.