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With our publications we cover the most diverse research areas that arise in the field of man, task and technology. In addition to traditional Business Information Systems topics such as knowledge management and business process management, you will also find articles on current topics such as blended learning, cloud computing or smart grids. Use this overview to get an impression of the range and possibilities of research in Business Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Type of Publication: Article in Journal

Influential factors for technology-enhanced learning: professionals

Author(s):
Schweighofer, Patrick; Weitlaner, Doris; Ebner, Martin; Rothe, Hannes
Title of Journal:
Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching \& Learning
Publication Date:
2019
Keywords:
Importance of influential factors;Influential factors;Moderating effects of influential factors;Opinion of professionals in higher education;Technology-enhanced learning;Time exposure for influential factors
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):
doi:10.1108/jrit-09-2017-0023
Link to complete version:
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/10.1108/JRIT-09-2017-0023
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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to include several studies that define different critical success factors (CSF) which have to be considered to support the implementation of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) approaches. An analysis of such studies revealed that regional differences seem to determine the CSF for TEL approaches, certain CSF are relevant for TEL approaches in general and professionals in higher education determine which influential factors they consider when implementing TEL approaches. Thus, the question arises: in general, which influential factors do professionals in Austrian and German institutions of higher education actually consider when implementing TEL approaches? Design/methodology/approach The study is a quantitative research approach based on survey data. Findings The results show that certain influential factors seem to be generally important, such as the factors of respecting learning success or motivation. However, the outcome of the study also indicated that different mo...