How students and instructors using a virtual learning environment perceive the fit between technology and task

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 191-202

  McGill, Tanya J ^a   Hobbs, V J ^a  

^a MURDOCH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

E learning; Task technology fit; User satisfaction; Virtual learning environment; WebCT

Indexed keywords

EID: 43349084789     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2007.00253.x     Document Type: Article

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