Exploring Students' Perceptions of Podcasts as a Complementary Educational Tool: Insights from the Technology Acceptance Model

Abstract

This research investigates the perceptions of Master’s students at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (Fes, Morocco) regarding the use of podcasts as an educational tool. It employs the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine factors affecting their intention to use such technologies. This study adopts the quantitative approach, using surveys to collect data from 95 participants enrolled in four programs in the English department. The analysis consists of exploring existing relationships between Attitude, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Intention to use podcasts as a supplementary learning tool. The results demonstrate that Perceived usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use are key determinants of the Intention to use this technology, highlighting the mediating role of Attitude. The findings also highlight the need for further research within the scope of technology acceptance and implementation in the Moroccan educational system.