The Perceived Attributes of Wi-Fi Technology among University Faculty Members in the United States
The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate and understand the perceived attributes of Wi-Fi technology among university faculty members. Rogers diffusion theory provides the theoretical framework to guide the qualitative study. Multiple sources of information were used to collect data: in-depth semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation analysis. Qualitative data analysis techniques were used to analyze data. The participants were 16 faculty members from six colleges at a large Midwestern state university. Findings from this study show that that there are differences between early adopters and non-adopters (the mainstream). They are different in these aspects: knowledge and skill of technology, teaching practices, teaching philosophy, and technology needs. They have different perceptions toward the Wi-Fi technology and they are at different diffusion stages. Therefore, these differences lead to a diffusion gap between early adopters and the mainstream. This diffusion gap implies that a different support infrastructure is needed for mainstream faculty to integrate technology for teaching and learning.
Wi-Fi technology diffusion and adoption perceived attributes diffusion gap
Yong Lu Penn State Hazleton
Hongyan Ma, Salisbury University, USA Xubin Cao, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China
国际会议
上海
英文
2007-09-21（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）