Faculty members' ability to use the Shms platform at Saudi universities

Abstract

The aim of the research is to determine the faculty members' ability to use the Shams platform. It aims to determine the relationship (expected performance, expected effort, social impact and available facilities) to the behavioral intent of the members' capacity based on the common theory of acceptance and use of technology. Using the descriptive analytical method, the research showed that there is a positive relationship between expected performance, expected effort, available facilities, and social influences in the behavioral intention. There are statistically significant differences between sex (males and females) and behavioral intent, while there are no statistically significant differences between age and experience on behavioral intent. The results showed some difficulties that hinder the use of the platform. It also explained some of the reasons why members had used the platform, some ways to encourage its use, and some suggestions were more acceptable. The research ends with some recommendations for future studies.