Developing and Validating the Intention to Use Technology-Enabled Learning (I-TEL) Scale
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
- Authors
- Jessica Herring Watson (ORCID 0000-0001-5393-389X); Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
- Source
- Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 2023 55(6):971-985.
- Subject
- Test Construction
Test Validity
Preservice Teachers
Psychometrics
Educational Technology
Technology Uses in Education
Intention
Measures (Individuals)
Student Attitudes
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1539-1523
1945-0818
This article reports on the development and initial validation of the Intention to Use Technology-enabled Learning (I-TEL) Scale. Data from 313 preservice teachers were used to examine the instrument's psychometric properties. Principal axis factoring (PAF) indicated a five-factor structure consisting of 22 items. The scale, as well as the subscales, indicated good internal consistency. Together, these tests indicate that the I-TEL is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring preservice teachers' intention to use technology-enabled learning (TEL). Implications for teacher education research and practice are discussed.