Overview

Original Research

THE EMERGING ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY READINESS IN FORMING TEACHER’S DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ACTUAL USE: ELABORATING THE TRAM FRAMEWORK

ISMIA UNASIANSARI 1, SARWITITI SARWOPRASODJO 2, AIDA VITAYALA SJAFRI HUBEIS 3, and RILUS A. KINSENG 4.

Vol 19, No 06 ( 2024 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12180300   |   Author Affiliation: Doctoral Program in Communication for Agricultural and Rural Development, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia, Analyst, Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel, Ministry of Education and Culture, Jakarta, Indonesia 1; Associate Professor, Department of Community Development and Communication Science, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia 2; Professor, Department of Community Development and Communication Science, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia 3,4.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 448-458   |   Published on: 17-06-2024

Abstract

Technology readiness (TR) is seen as prominent factor in influencing one’s digital technology acceptance. In general context, many have proven TR’s significant influence on one’s acceptance towards digital technology. This study focusses on the role of TR in influencing teacher’s digital technology actual use. The conceptual framework used in this study combines technology readiness and technology acceptance model. This study is conducted in four cities around Jakarta the capital city of Indonesia. 397 respondents were assigned with random sampling method. This study contributes empirical data that emphasizes the significant role of technology readiness in influencing teacher’s digital technology actual use within the TRAM conceptual framework. Furthermore, it is proven that technology readiness has significant indirect effect towards digital technology actual use. The result also signifies the eminent influence of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use in mediating technology readiness and digital technology actual use. This study also tries to address the government to construct regulatory framework that can support Indonesian teacher’s technology readiness training and development.

Keywords

Technology Readiness, Perceived usefulness, Perceived ease of use, Actual Use of Technology, Digital Technology, Teacher, TAM, TRAM.