| This research aims at identifying the factors that influence teachers' intentions to use and integrate computer technology in their lessons. The research model goes beyond most technology adoption studies and combines two existing bodies of research---education technology and information systems---in an attempt to find the best mix of explanatory factors. The factors have been categorized into two main groups: institutional level factors (strategic direction and policies, time, lack of adequate/appropriate hardware and software, access to technology, integration into curriculum, training, technical and institutional support) and individual level factors (perceived usefulness of computers, attitude towards computers, and peer and superior influence). Data collection involved a combination of surveys and interviews involving secondary schools in eight Caribbean islands namely: Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Monsterrat, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. Results showed the most significant factors were attitude to computers, perceived usefulness, and availability of hardware. Appropriate recommendations have been made to promote technology adoption. |
