A study on the technology acceptance in using online education among secondary school teachers in Kinta district Perak

This study explores the factors influencing teachers_ technology acceptance in using online education. It also measures the relationship between variables, the best predictor, and the mediating role of variables of online teaching among secondary school teachers in the Kinta district in Perak. The study employs the quantitative research approach. The survey is distributed to a group of teachers selected based on the subjects taught. The data collected was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). This study has proven that Intention to Use (IU) is the strongest predictor for Usage Behaviour (UB). Apart from that, Attitude (ATT) seems to have an excellent influence on Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Usefulness (PU). Results reveal that although many problems arise throughout the implementation period, teachers are still passionate and eventually find ways to adapt to the technology. These results are hoped to provide some insight to MOE, the District Education Office, the schools, and others interested in making education more accessible, fun, and less burdening to teachers. Findings of the study can be used as a reference for the development of a new policy such as the Digital Education Policy (DEP) in the new era of education.