Attitude of Turkish EFL Learners towards e-Learning through Tam Model

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the attitude of Turkish EFL learners towards technology and to determine role of these factors in the academic achievement of the participants. Survey method was used to collect data about technology acceptance of the Turkish Foreign Language Learners. This research was conducted at a state-run university in 2012-2013 academic year and subjects were 231 male and 279 female e-language learners from the Vocational Higher School taking up English course through e-learning. According to the results of the research, some of the TAM factors have effects on the academic achievement of the e-learners. It is understood that while anxiety towards e-learning has a negative effect on academic achievement; perceived ease of use, attitude, satisfaction and self-efficacy have a positive effect on the academic achievement of e-learners. These findings indicate that Turkish EFL learners have a positive attitude towards technology and they are at the stage to make a decision to adopt or reject the technology. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.