Relationship of Ubiquitous Technology Usage with Technology Competency

Abstract

The objectives of the study were to (i) identify the level of U-Tech usage, (ii) determine the undergraduates’ U-Tech competency level and (iii) determine whether there was a significant relationship between U-Tech usage and U-Tech competency. A total of 400 undergraduates from four faculties were randomly selected. The study employed the survey method in which the data were gathered through a 5 point-Likert scale questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 5 items (demographic information), 42 items (U-Tech usage) and 42 items (U-Tech competency) with the reliability of 0.958 for U-Tech usage and 0.971 for U-Tech competency. Data were analyzed descriptively (mean, percentage, frequency and standard deviation), and inferentially (Pearson correlation). The findings of this study revealed that majority of the undergraduates were at high level of U-Tech usage (mean = 4.39, SD = .895). The overall level of u-tech utilisation among the undergraduates was moderate, and the overall competency level of the undergraduate in using u-tech was observed to be moderate. Finally, results revealed that, there was a significant and positive relationship (r =0. 335; p<0.01) between the undergraduates’ use of U-Tech and their competency level.