Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): December Special Issue of The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Articles

Exploring Student Utilization of Google Workspace for Education using Technology Acceptance Model at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Santo Domingo Off-Campus

  • Noel Agustin,
  • Paul John V. Gabay,
  • Eduardo Viloria Jr.
Noel Agustin
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
Paul John V. Gabay
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology - Sto. Domingo Campus
Eduardo Viloria Jr.
Master Teacher 1, Aliaga National High School
DOI: https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v2i3.131

Published 12/30/2023

Keywords

  • GSuite,
  • Google Workspace for Education,
  • Higher Education Institutions,
  • Google,
  • TAM

How to Cite

Agustin, N., Gabay, P. J. V., & Viloria Jr., E. (2023). Exploring Student Utilization of Google Workspace for Education using Technology Acceptance Model at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Santo Domingo Off-Campus . The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v2i3.131

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Abstract

Google Workspace for Education, formerly GSuite for Education, is the term used for cloud-based services tailored by Google to educational institutions. Many higher education institutions take advantage of its free subscription in aid of improving the teaching-learning process. While many studies have found Google tools very useful for teachers, research on the utilization and acceptance of the students towards the use of Google Workspace for Education has not been examined yet. Hence, the attempt for this research.  This study utilized the Technology Acceptance Model as its framework. Using 18 four-point Likert scales, the data were collected through an online questionnaire with 175 respondents. Pearson’s Correlation was used to assess the relationship among the variables in the TAM’s framework. The results showed a strong positive correlation in the students perceived ease of use  and perceived usefulness to behavioral intention to use which also correlates to its actual use. The results of the study support various colleges and universities in leveraging the integration of Google Workspace for Education due to the high level of students’ acceptance in this technological infrastructure.  

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