Perception of Innovation Characteristics: Adoption of E-Learning in Vocational Schools of Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to identify patterns of e-learning utilization (information sources, the introduction of e-learning before in Vocational Schools, begin to recognize e-learning in Vocational Schools, begin to use e-learning in Vocational Schools, frequency of e-learning usage, duration of e-learning learning and the relationship between subject matter and e-learning) in the Vocational School. It also aims to identify the perception of Vocational School school residents regarding the use of e-learning according to the eight characteristic components of IT adoption innovation. The sample in this study was a Vocational School teacher consisting of 30 teachers. Sampling using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection methods by survey and interview. Reliability testing uses Cronbach’s alpha. Data analysis techniques with descriptive analysis. The conclusion of this study is that the perception of the characteristics of teacher innovation towards e-learning adoption in Vocational Schools as a whole is high at 3.76. The highest component of perception of innovation characteristics is the relative profit of 4.19. The lowest perception component of e-learning innovation characteristics is imagery, 3.55.