A Survey of University Faculty Innovation Concerns and Perceptions that Influence the Adoption and Diffusion of a Course Management System.

Abstract

Survey research was conducted to describe university faculty innovation concerns and perceptions that influence the adoption and diffusion of a course management system (CMS). Significant differences were found between adopters and nonadopters on their perceptions of the CMS attributes, on their Stages of Concern, and on their communication channels. Nonadopters ’ perceptions and concerns differed significantly across their intent to use the CMS. Implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed.