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Digital Transformation in University Extension Services: Evaluating UTAUT Constructs in the Adoption of a SMART Extension Management System

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Enaldo M. A., Trinidad G. A.

The New Educational Review

2025

vol. 79

131-144

The digital transformation of extension services in higher education institutions is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, and improving service delivery. This study examines the adoption and acceptability of the SMART Community Extension Management System (SMART-CEMS) at Cebu Technological University (CTU) using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. The research evaluates the impact of key UTAUT constructs-performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions-on system adoption among faculty members, extension coordinators, and administrators. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, utilizing a structured survey questionnaire and inferential statistical analyses to assess user perceptions, adoption drivers, and challenges. Findings indicate that performance expectancy and effort expectancy significantly influence adoption, as users perceive the system as a transformative tool that enhances efficiency and streamlines extension service operations. Social influence and facilitating conditions were also found to play crucial roles, with institutional support and access to training serving as key determinants of adoption success. Despite its benefits, challenges such as data migration complexities, system integration issues, and user training gaps were identified as barriers to full implementation. The study provides strategic recommendations to mitigate these challenges, including targeted training programs, policy integration, and continuous technical support. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on digital transformation in higher education, offering valuable insights for institutions seeking to modernize extension services through technology-driven solutions. Future research should explore longitudinal adoption trends and the integration of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to further optimize system capabilities.

Assessing The Awareness and Perception of Open Educational Resources (OER) among Nigerian University Students: A Case Study

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Fabunmi K. O., Umar Y. I.

International Journal of Research in E-learning IJREL

2023

vol. 9

issue 2

1-19

W badaniu tym zbadano świadomość studentów nigeryjskich uniwersytetów oraz wpływ, jaki ma to na ich postrzeganie i korzystanie z otwartych zasobów edukacyjnych (OER). W badaniu przyjęto opisową metodę badań ilościowych. Opracowano cztery pytania badawcze i udzielono na nie odpowiedzi, a także przetestowano hipotezę w celu określenia związku pomiędzy świadomością uczniów a ich postrzeganiem OER. Do analizy wykorzystano procent, częstotliwość, średnią i odchylenie standardowe. Do sprawdzenia hipotezy wykorzystano współczynnik korelacji. Wyniki badania były następujące: studenci uniwersytetów w Nigerii mają wysoki poziom świadomości na temat OER; najpopularniejszymi OER wśród studentów uniwersytetów w Nigerii były Coursera, EdX i OpenStax; OER są na ogół dobrze postrzegane przez nigeryjskich studentów; brak umiejętności korzystania z technologii cyfrowych i brak odpowiedniej wiedzy umożliwiającej określenie sposobu zapewniania jakości OER to jedyne wyzwania utrudniające skuteczne korzystanie z OER wśród studentów, przy czym istnieje znaczący związek pomiędzy świadomością a postrzeganiem OER przez studentów. Z badania wynika, że większość nigeryjskich studentów uniwersytetów zna OER i pozytywnie je postrzega. W badaniu zalecono, aby instytucje edukacyjne zapewniały studentom szkolenia w zakresie umiejętności informatycznych, umożliwiające im dostęp do OER i skuteczne korzystanie z nich. Należy także podjąć wysiłki w celu ulepszenia mechanizmów zapewniania jakości OER, w tym – zaangażowania ekspertów ds. edukacji w przeglądanie i selekcję materiałów OER. Wreszcie, uniwersytety, wykładowcy i bibliotekarze powinni w dalszym ciągu promować wykorzystanie OER w działaniach dydaktycznych i edukacyjnych, aby upowszechniać ich przyjęcie.

This study investigated Nigerian university students’ awareness and how this influences their perception and use of Open Educational Resources (OER). The study adopted a descriptive method of quantitative research. 4 research questions were developed and answered and a hypothesis was also tested to determine the relationship between students’ awareness of and their perceptions of OER. Percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation and t-test were used for the analysis. A correlation coefficient was employed to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study were: Nigeria university students have a high level of awareness of OER; the most popular OER among the Nigeria university students were Coursera, EdX, and OpenStax; OER are generally well-perceived by Nigerian university students; lack of digital literacy skills and lack of adequate knowledge to determine the quality assurance of OER are the only challenges hindering the effective use of OER among the students, and there is a significant relationship between awareness and the perception of OER by the students. The study concluded that the majority of Nigerian university students are familiar with OER and have positive perceptions of OER. The research recommends that educational institutions provide training on digital literacy skills for students to access and effectively use these OER. Also, efforts should be made to improve the quality assurance mechanisms for OER, including the involvement of educational experts in reviewing and curating OER materials. Lastly, universities, lecturers and librarians should continue to promote OER usage in teaching and learning activities to promote its adoption.

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Digital Transformation in University Extension Services: Evaluating UTAUT Constructs in the Adoption of a SMART Extension Management System

Assessing The Awareness and Perception of Open Educational Resources (OER) among Nigerian University Students: A Case Study