Conceptualizing a model for adoption of cloud computing in education

Humphrey M. Sabi, Faith-Michael E. Uzoka, Kehbuma Langmia and Felix N. Njeh

International Journal of Information Management, 2016, vol. 36, issue 2, 183-191

Abstract: Cloud computing is a pervasive computing paradigm that has revolutionized how computer infrastructure and services are delivered. Current research trends on cloud computing have been focused on the technology, applications, costs, benefits, and security of cloud computing at the organizational level within small and medium sized enterprises. Little research attention has been paid on adoption and usage of cloud computing at educational establishments and how contextual factors can influence diffusion and adoption of cloud computing. Universities in developing countries are faced with challenging socio-economic and political constraints that limit their ability to invest in expensive information systems to compete on the global stage. Using constructs from the diffusion of innovation theory and the technology acceptance model, this paper proposes a model that takes account of contextual, economic, and technological influences in the perception and adoption of cloud computing at universities in sub-Saharan Africa. Results from a pilot study, based on the model, through a survey of university lecturers and IS experts shows reliability and validity of the instrument and supports its usage for a more extensive study. Implications, potential contributions to research, and suggestions for future study are discussed.

Keywords: Cloud computing; Educational technologies; Technology adoption; Diffusion of innovation; Sub-Sahara Africa; Developing countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2015.11.010

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