Perceptual Antecedents of Student Attitudes Toward a Learning Management System: The Case of Using Canvas

This paper explores the application of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to a course management system in student learning. Through a TAM-aligned UTAUT model, it examines the influences of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, perceived enjoyment, social influence, and facilitating conditions on student attitude toward using a learning management system. The hypothesized relationships in the model were tested via Canvas. Results provide evidence that the TAM-aligned UTAUT model is applicable to examining factors influencing learner attitude and behavioral intentions in the use of technology-supported learning management systems.