Incorporating Technology Using Web Application Tools As An E-Learning Culture In Accredited Higher Education Institution In Timor Leste

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the Incorporating Technology of web application tools as e-learning culture in accredited higher education institutions in Timor-Leste. Since regaining its restoration of independence in 2002 until the present, Timor-Leste still faces the challenges of adapting and transforming to the new era of digitalization, especially e-learning. This research focused on identifying the factors influencing the effectiveness of incorporating e-learning and the usage of different web application tools in higher education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, and a survey conducted among faculty members and students from eight accredited higher education institutions in Timor-Leste. There were 200 samples however, only 170 people of (respondents) who involved in this research. Analysis method used was statistic descriptive and SEM-AMOS (Software). 4 independents variables and 1 dependent variable with total indicators were 60 that developed in the questionnaire. The findings revealed that several factors significantly influenced the implementation of e-learning; Human Resources on Technological Skills variable with the influence of 14% on E-Learning for 8 accredited HEI in Timor-Leste with the most dominant and influential indicator. Institutional Policy on policy issues for technological variable with the influence of 11% on E-Learning. PRSICT variable had the influential of 10% on E-Learning. And IDIR variable with the influence on E-Learning was .03%. Moreover, the study explored the usage of web application tools in higher education institutions. So, the web 1.0 and web 2.0 tools were predominantly used. However, the adoption of web 3.0 tools, such as multimedia tools for presentations, online lectures, and video conferencing, was relatively low among faculty members. Similarly, the integration of web 4.0 tools, including services interaction, virtual reality services, and natural-language services, was limited.