Acceptance of a flipped classroom to improve university students' learning: An empirical study on the TAM model and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)

Multilevel modeling of technology use, student engagement, and fitness outcomes in physical education classes

Introduction

The integration of technology in educational settings, particularly in physical education, has shown potential in enhancing learning experiences and improving physical health outcomes. This study aims to investigate the effects of technology use on student engagement and fitness outcomes, considering the mediating role of student engagement and the moderating influence of personal attributes.

Methods

Utilizing a time-lagged design, the research collected data from 513 Chinese undergraduate students (52% male and, 48% female) aged between 18 and 24 years over three waves using structured questionnaires rated on a 5-point Likert scale.

Results

Results revealed a significant positive relationship between technology use and both student engagement (β = 0.68, p < 0.01) and fitness outcomes (β = 0.60, p < 0.01). Student engagement significantly mediated the relationship between technology use and fitness outcomes (β = 0.57, p < 0.01). Personal attributes moderated the effects of technology use on student engagement (β = 0.54, p < 0.01) and fitness outcomes (β = 0.52, p < 0.01), indicating varied benefits among students based on individual characteristics.

Discussion

These findings highlight the importance of tailoring technological applications in physical education to individual needs, suggesting that personalized approaches can significantly enhance the effectiveness of technology in improving fitness and engagement.

Research on the influencing factors of promoting flipped classroom teaching based on the integrated UTAUT model and learning engagement theory

With the rapid advancement of educational technology, the flipped classroom approach has garnered considerable attention owing to its potential for enhancing students' learning capabilities. This research delves into the flipped classroom teaching methodology, employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), learning engagement theory, and the 4C skills (comprising communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) to investigate its effects on learning capabilities. The research surveyed 413 students from three universities in Jiangxi Province, employing stratified random sampling. SPSS 24.0 and Amos were used for structural equation modeling and hypothesis testing analysis. The findings indicate that: (1) Performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and peer influence significantly enhance students' learning engagement in the flipped classroom. (2) Students' learning engagement in the flipped classroom notably promotes their learning capabilities. (3) Performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and peer influence can significantly boost learning capabilities by increasing learning engagement. (4) Personality traits significantly moderate the effect of peer influence on learning engagement, highlighting the crucial role of individual differences in learning. (5) The level of students' learning engagement is differentially influenced by performance expectancy and peer influence across various academic disciplines. Ultimately, this research provides valuable insights for educational policymakers and guides improvements in teaching practices, collectively advancing educational quality and equity.

Pre-Service Teachers' GenAI Anxiety, Technology Self-Efficacy, and TPACK: Their Structural Relations with Behavioral Intention to Design GenAI-Assisted Teaching

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has taken educational settings by storm in the past year due to its transformative ability to impact school education. It is crucial to investigate pre-service teachers' viewpoints to effectively incorporate GenAI tools into their instructional practices. Data gathered from 606 pre-service teachers were analyzed to explore the predictors of behavioral intention to design Gen AI-assisted teaching. Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, this research integrates multiple variables such as Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), GenAI anxiety, and technology self-efficacy. Our findings revealed that GenAI anxiety, social influence, and performance expectancy significantly predicted pre-service teachers' behavioral intention to design GenAI-assisted teaching. However, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions were not statistically associated with pre-service teachers' behavioral intentions. These findings offer significant insights into the intricate relationships between predictors that influence pre-service teachers' perspectives and intentions regarding GenAI technology.

Enhancing Thai student-teacher problem-solving skills and academic achievement through a blended problem-based learning approach in online flipped classrooms

The study aimed to develop a learning model that enhances Thai student-teacher problem-solving skills (PSS) and academic achievement (AA) through a blended problem-based learning (PBL) approach in online flipped classrooms. Phase 1 consisted of the design of the Flipped PARSER (problem-attempt-research-solutions-evaluation-reflect) Model (FPM) through the study of documentation and research. Phase 2 involved using nine experts to assist with the model's development and evaluation using in-depth interviews and content analysis. Phase 3 involved the application and use of the FPM by 30 student-teachers, from which their AA, PSS, and satisfaction were evaluated against the control group of 31 participants. The results from the nine experts' input on the FPM design were significant. Instructor activities included selecting content, media, materials, and their design and development. Other components included learning activities, tools, lesson delivery, and evaluation. Also, PBL methods were again confirmed as an instrumental pedagogy in teaching PSS. When combined with online learning and flipped classrooms, the study's results were higher than those using traditional classroom methods. The study contributes to the literature by determining that online teaching models effectively teach PSS and raise AA scores.