Factors predicting English second-language students' use of Web-based information systems : implications for student support
Nel, C. and Dreyer, C.,, 19, 129-143 (2005),
publicationName = "Higher Education South Africa (HESA)",
issn = "1011-3487",
abstract= "With the growing reliance on computerised systems and increasing rapidity of the 
introduction of new technologies into many tertiary courses, learner acceptance 
and use of technology is an important issue. The purpose of this article is to identify 
the factors that may predict English second-language (ESL) students' perceived ease 
of use as well as their overall use of Varsite, a Web-based information system, 
developed at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). The results 
indicated that students' reading abilities explained approximately 88 per cent of the 
variance of perceived ease of use, whereas application-specific self-efficacy, ease 
of use, enjoyment, and outcome expectations are major factors predicting English 
second-language students' overall use of Varsite. Implications for student support 
are discussed."
language="English",
type="Journal Article"