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Factors that may influence or hinder use of instructional technology among accounting faculty

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Abstract
Purpose – To determine what factors influence faculty’s decisions to use technology in their classes,
what factors prevent them from use, and whether there are differences among faculty by gender,
ethnicity, rank, sub-areas, etc. in using instructional technology.
Design/methodology/approach – A survey instrument was used to measure attitudes toward
technology among accounting educators. The instrument included three separate sections. The first
section was devoted to examining factors that could influence faculty’s opinion to use technology for
teaching. The second section focused on issues that could possibly discourage faculty from use of
technology. For these two sections a five-point Likert scale was developed with possible responses
ranging from “not important” to “critically important”. The third and final section was designed to
provide demographic information for classification purposes and testing of the research questions.
Findings – The results demonstrate that while accounting faculty value technology greatly and do
use it in teaching, significant differences exist in their views toward it. Several factors were found to
influence faculty’s attitudes toward integration of technology. Conversely, there are other factors that
tend to hamper widespread integration.
Research limitations/implications – The research was conducted among US accounting faculty,
which perhaps limits its usefulness elsewhere or in other disciplines
Practical implications – University-sponsored incentive programs and financial support could
encourage faculty to further incorporate technology and its various dimensions in their classes.
Furthermore, administrators should make the necessary arrangements for faculty to attend training
seminars designed to provide them with technical support.
Originality/value – This study provides empirical evidence that is useful to both faculty and
administrators in integrating technology in education.

Keywords Academic staff, Computer based learning, Teaching, Accountancy,United States ofAmerica

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Campus-Wide Information Systems

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: Emerald Group., 2005

Deskripsi Fisik

Campus-Wide Information Systems Vol. 22 No. 4, 2005 pp. 210-232

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English

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AKUNTANSI

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Asmawati/Syahrial

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