The impact of information culture on the adoption of mobile cloud learning in higher education environments

  • Authors

    • Bassam A.Y Alqaralleh Faculty of IT, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
    • Malek Zakarya Alksasbeh Faculty of IT, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
    • Tamer AbuKahlil Faculty of IT, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
    • Harbi Almahafzah Faculty of IT, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
    2019-11-05
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v8i4.29771
  • Cloud Computing, Higher Education, Information Culture, Mobile Cloud Learning, Mobile Learning.

  • Abstract

    Adoption of new innovated technologies has become an important requirement for a successful development and implementation of computer systems. Mobile cloud learning is a relatively recent paradigm shift that provides significant promise for meeting future education development and delivery requirements based on mobile cloud computing. The focal point of this study is to develop a conceptual model which highlights the effects of information cultural factors on the adoption of mobile cloud learning in higher education environments. The proposed model is developed based on four identified information cultural variables, namely information integrity, formality, control and pro-activeness. A pilot survey is conducted to test the questionnaire using a small sample of information systems experts and university lecturers. The results show acceptable reliability and validity of the instrument. Finally, conclusions, possible practical contributions of this study and some of the directions for upcoming research are discussed.

     

     

     

  • References

    1. [1] S. Bidin and A. A. Ziden, "Adoption and application of mobile learning in the education industry," Procedia-social and behavioral sciences, 90, pp. 720-729, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.07.145.

      [2] M. Z. Alksasbeh, "Integrating mobile technology service quality, trust and cultural factors into technology acceptance of mobile learning," International Journal of Science, Innovation & New Technology, 1(6), pp. 11 - 17, 2013.

      [3] Y. Mehdipour and H. Zerehkafi, "Mobile learning for education: Benefits and challenges," International Journal of Computational Engineering Research, 3 (6), pp. 93-101, 2013.

      [4] NIST, 24 Octobar 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/nist-cloud-computing-program-nccp.

      [5] Q. AlAjmi, R. A. Arshah, A. Kamaludin, A. S. Sadiq and M. Al-Sharafi, "A Conceptual Model of E-Learning based on Cloud Computing Adoption in Higher Education Institutions," in International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications (ICECTA), Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECTA.2017.8252013.

      [6] B. McCrea, "IT on Demand: The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing in Higher Education," Campus Technology, 2009.

      [7] S. Tout, W. Sverdlik and G. Lawver, "Cloud computing and its securityin higher education." in Proceedings of ISECON, 26, Washington DC, 2009.

      [8] B. Hirsch and J. W. Ng, "Education beyond the cloud: Anytime-anywhere learning in a smart campus environment." in Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST), International Conference (pp. 718-723). IEEE, 2011.

      [9] H. T. Dinh, C. Lee, D. Niyato and P. Wang, "A survey of mobile cloud computing: Architecture, applications, and approaches," Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, pp. 1587-1611, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1002/wcm.1203.

      [10] S. Saidhbi, "A Cloud Computing Framework for Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions," Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSRJCE) ISSN: 2278-0661, ISBN: 2278-8727, 6 (6), pp. 01 - 09, 2012. https://doi.org/10.9790/0661-0660109.

      [11] F. Al-Balushi, M. Bahari and A. Rahman, “Technology Organizational and Environmental (TOE) Factors Influencing Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Implementation in Omani Government Organizations." Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 9(46), pp. 1 - 5, 2016.

      [12] A. Saleh, S. M. Drus and S. S. Shariff, "Empirical Studies On Cloud Computing Adoption: A Systematic Literature Review," Journal of Theoretical & Applied Information Technology, 95 (24), pp. 6809 - 6832, 2017.

      [13] T. H. Davenport and L. Prusak, Information ecology: Mastering the information and knowledge environment, Oxford University Press on Demand, 1997.

      [14] S. Jackson, "Organizational culture and information systems adoption: A three-perspective approach," Journal of Information and Organization, 21, pp. pp. 57-83, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoandorg.2011.03.003.

      [15] A. Mukred, D. Singh and N. Safie, "Investigating the impact of information culture on the adoption of information system in public health sector of developing countries," International Journal of Business Information Systems, 24, pp. pp. 261-284, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBIS.2017.082036.

      [16] N. Sultan, "Cloud computing for education: A new dawn?" International Journal of Information Management, 30, pp. 109 - 116, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2009.09.004.

      [17] B.-N. Hwang, C.-Y. Huang and C. -L. Yang, "Determinants and their causal relationships affecting the adoption of cloud computing in science and technology institutions," Innovation, 18(2), pp. 164-190, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1080/14479338.2016.1203729.

      [18] Z. M. Jawad, "Cloud Computing Adoption by Higher Education Institutions of Iraq: An Empirical Study," Journal of College of Education/Wasit, 1(28), pp. 591- 608, 2017. https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol1.Iss28.24.

      [19] F. Makoza, "Cloud computing adoption in Higher Education Institutions of Malawi: An exploratory study," International Journal of Computing & ICT Research, 9(2), pp. 37 - 54, 2015.

      [20] T. -P. Liang, C. -W. Huang, Y. -H. Yeh and B. Lin, "Adoption of Mobile Technology in Business: a fit-viability model," industrial management and data systems, 107, pp. 1154 - 1169, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570710822796.

      [21] F. Mohammed, O. Ibrahim, M. Nilashi and E. Alzurqa, "Cloud computing adoption model for e-government implementation," information development, 33, pp. 303 - 323, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666916656033.

      [22] M. Masrom, "Technology acceptance model and E-learning," in 12th International Cinference on Education, 2007.

      [23] H. M. Sabia, F. E. Uzoka, K. Langmia and F. N. Njeh, "Conceptualizing a model for adoption of cloud computing in education," International Journal of Information Management, 36 (2), pp. 183 - 191, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2015.11.010.

      [24] F. A. Herzallah, M. A. Al-Sharafi, Q. Alajmi, M. Mukhtar, R. A. Arshah and D. Eleyan, "Conceptualizing a Model for the Effect of Information Culture on Electronic Commerce Adoption," in Paper presented at the International Conference of Reliable Information and communcation technology, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99007-1_80.

      [25] V. Osubor and S. Chiemeke, "The impacts of information culture on e-learning innovation adoption in learning institiuations in Nigeria," African Journal of computing and ICT, pp. 17 - 26, 2015.

      [26] M. Ginman, "Information culture and business performance," IATUL Quarterly, 2 (2), p. 93–106, 1988.

      [27] B. Travica, "Influence of information culture on adoption of a self-service system," Journal of Information, Information Technology, and Organizations, 3, 2008. https://doi.org/10.28945/3270.

      [28] B. Cronin and E. Davenport, "Social Intelligence," Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 28, pp. 3 - 44, 1993.

      [29] C. Choo, P. Bergeron, B. Detlor and L. Heaton, "Information culture and information use: An exploratory study of three organizations," Journal of the Association for the Information Science and Technology, 59 (5), p. 792 – 804, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.20797.

      [30] A. K. Tjan, "Finally, a way to put your Internet portfolio in order," Harvard business review, vol. 79, pp. 76 - 85, 2001.

      [31] D. Marchand, W. Kettinger and J. Rollins, Information Orientation: The Link to Business Performance, New York: Oxford University Press, 2001, pp. 213 - 236.

      [32] C. Furness, "Group Information Behavioural Norms and the Effective Use of a Collaborative Information System: A Case Study," 2010. [Online]. Available: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/26357/1/Furness_Colin_D_201011_PhD_thesis.pdf.

      [33] A. Sinitsyna, "Impact of information culture and information behaviour on information quality," Business School Victoria University of Wellington, School of Information, 2014.

      [34] Y. Ke, "Applying Marchand’s information orientation theory to Sigma Kudos—an information product company," School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics Linnaeus University, 2011.

      [35] R. Simons, Levers of Control: How Managers Use Innovative Control Systems to Drive Strategic Renewal, Boston: Harvard Business Press, 2013.

      [36] A. Bhattacherjee, " Understanding information systems continuance: an expectation-confirmation model," MIS quarterly, 25, pp. 351-370, 2001. https://doi.org/10.2307/3250921.

      [37] H. M. Sabi, F.-M. E. Uzoka, K. Langmia and F. N. Njeh, "Conceptualizing a model for adoption of cloud computing in education," International Journal of Information Management, 36 (2), pp. 183-191, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2015.11.010.

      [38] S. A. Haslam and C. McGarty, Research methods and statistics in psychology, Psychology Press, 2014.

      [39] D. George and P. Mallery, SPSS for Windows Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference, 11.0 Update (4 ed.), Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2003.

      [40] J. Nunnally and I. Bernstein, Psychometric theory (3rd ed.), NewYork: McGraw-Hill, 1993.

      [41] J. F. Hair, W. C. Black, B. J. Babin and R. Anderson, Multivariate data analysis (7th ed.), Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010.

      [42] D. Gefen and D. Straub, "A practical guide to factorial validity using PLS-Graph: Tutorial and annotated example," Communications of the Association for Information systems, 16 (1), 2005. https://doi.org/10.17705/1CAIS.01605.

      [43] C. Fornell and D. F. Larcker, "Evaluating structural equation models with unobservable variables and measurement error," Journal of marketing research, 18 (1), pp. 39 - 50, 1981. https://doi.org/10.1177/002224378101800104.

  • Downloads

  • How to Cite

    A.Y Alqaralleh, B., Zakarya Alksasbeh, M., AbuKahlil, T., & Almahafzah, H. (2019). The impact of information culture on the adoption of mobile cloud learning in higher education environments. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8(4), 517-522. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v8i4.29771

    Received date: 2019-08-18

    Accepted date: 2019-09-26

    Published date: 2019-11-05