Lecturers’ attitudes and perceived usefulness of the BeSmart Learning Management System

The advancement of digital technology has changed higher education, so there is a need for examination by universities of the involvement of innovative systems. This study investigates the attitudes of lecturers and explains the perceived usefulness of the BeSmart LMS at Yogyakarta State University. The main objectives are to assess how lecturers perceive the functional benefits of BeSmart and to determine how these perceptions affect their overall attitudes towards its adoption. This study used a quantitative survey design involving 148 respondents and an instrument developed based on the TAM. The analysis was conducted with descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rho correlation analysis. The findings indicate that although lecturers rated the system's responsiveness, secure data management, and good mobile accessibility, their overall attitudes towards BeSmart remained moderate. A statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.642, p < .001) between attitude and perceived usefulness confirms that higher perceived usefulness is associated with better attitudes, although challenges such as usability issues and limited user support hinder full acceptance. This study concludes that although BeSmart has promising functionality, improvements in training and digital literacy are needed. This insight then suggests the need for a holistic implementation strategy that explains the capabilities of technology and user-based support to facilitate effective digital transformation in academic environments.