Technology Acceptance Model and Teachers’ Use of Educational Informatics Network (EBA): A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.63556/tisej.2026.1644Keywords:
Structural Equation Model, Educational Informatics Network, EBA, Technology Acceptance ModelAbstract
This study aims to examine the teachers' behavior in using the Educational Informatics Network (EBA) within the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework. A total of 326 secondary school teachers from Bilecik, Türkiye, participated in an online survey. The findings from the structural equation modeling analysis are highly consistent with the existing literature and with results from a decade-old study on elementary school teachers using the same scale. The findings indicate that teachers' perception of EBA as an easy-to-use platform positively impacts their evaluation of its usefulness. Teachers' attitudes toward EBA are significantly shaped by perceptions of its usefulness and ease of use, which in turn drive their intention to use the platform. Notably, actual usage behavior is directly influenced by these intentions. Consequently, it is imperative to develop design and training strategies that prioritize usability to encourage teachers' engagement with digital platforms.
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