Blockchain Technology Adoption in Smart Learning Environments

Sustainability

Ahmed Ibrahim Alzahrani¹  Fahad Mohammed Alblehai¹  Osama Alfarraj¹  Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi²  Nazir Ullah³ 

[1] Computer Science Department, Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11437, Saudi Arabia;Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;School of Management and Engineering, Department of Management Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China;

关键词: Keywords: blockchain;    diffusion of innovation theory;    TAM;    e-learning;    distributed ledger technology;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su13041801

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The conventional education system in developing countries has been enhanced recently by implementing the latest technology of distributed ledger. Disruptive technology is a fundamental requirement for greater accountability and visibility. We explored the key factors affecting the intentions of educational institutions to use blockchain technology for e-learning. This study proposed an expanded model of Technology Acceptance Model by integrating the diffusion of innovation theory. Based on an online survey, the conceptual model was tested and validated using structural equation modeling. The results showed that compatibility had a significant impact on blockchain use in smart learning environments. Other significant effects were also found on adoption of blockchain technology. This study offers an expanded Technology Acceptance Model for implementing blockchain that could assist decision makers in building a smart learning environment for the educational institutes for the emerging economies.

【 授权许可】

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