E-POSTER FOR MASTER THESIS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND USERS’ PERCEIVED USEFULNESS

Abstract

This study was conducted in the context of joint-thesis open learning application use for masters’ degree/graduate-supervisors communication. The objectives are to identify reasons for no intention of the application and e-poster template use; and to identify the significant influences of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM 3) variables on this case. The research questions---what are the reasons for the supervisors and supervisees dismissal of the application as well as its e-poster template, and secondly, how do TAM 3 variables affect their productivity in writing master thesis. The data were taken from questionnaires based on TAM 3 evaluation model, administered to 12 thesis supervisors from the Philippines and Malaysia, and 30 Indonesian supervisees. Data were  analyzed using Partial Least Square Standard Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that supervisors faced performance (PE) and effort expectations (EE) problems. The supervisees’ facilitating condition (FC) is the main reason for the lack of intention to use.

Dissatisfaction of internet connection to render e-poster multimedia links, namely one of the reasons. For practical implication, stable internet connection is needed, and corrective feedback tools should be infused into the application.This research contribute constructive feedback for other graduate programs to have similar application and use e-poster presentation in their international joint thesis collaborations.