Predictors of Teacher Trainees’ Satisfaction in Using the Learning Management System in Teacher Training Institutes

Abstract

E-learning is increasingly becoming an important delivery approach in teacher training institutes. Like with other innovations, there are factors that will affect users’ behavioural intention to accept and adopt it. The purpose of this study is to test and validate a proposed model in predicting teacher trainees’ satisfaction of the learning management system at the teacher training institutes in Malaysia. In measuring the success of an e- learning approach, it is best measured in terms of end -user satisfaction in using a system. Thus, their future behaviours can be predicted. It examines relationships among variables associated with factors that influence satisfaction. Data will be collected from 400 participants using a survey questionnaire. Practical interventions for teacher trainees will be suggested to assist individuals and organisations towards increasing technology usage. The research yields a theoretical framework t hat outlines the predictive potential of the key factors in explaining satisfaction which then leads to explaining technology acceptance and usage among the trainees. These factors can and should be considered when developing Continuous Professional Develo pment trainings and intervention programmes.