STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS, SATISFACTION, AND CONTINUANCE INTENTION TOWARD BLENDED LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM A GHANAIAN SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Emmanuel Arthur-Nyarko, Elvis Yalley, Millicent Asempapa

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This study aimed to explore students' perceptions, satisfaction, and intention to continue using blended learning in a senior high technical education (SHTE) context in a developing country. Using a descriptive survey research design, a sample of 327 students was randomly selected from a population of 2,206. Data were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, average mean score, and multiple regression techniques. The findings indicate that students have positive perceptions of blended learning, are highly satisfied with it, and show a strong intention to continue using it. Additionally, students' perceptions and satisfaction significantly influence their intention to continue using blended learning for ICT instruction. The study recommends that authorities provide blended learning training for students and consider their perceptions and satisfaction when implementing such educational approaches.

 

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