Teo, Timothy2012-01-112011International Journal of Instructional Media 38(2):115-124 20110092-1815http://hdl.handle.net/2292/10458Advances in computer technology and the diffusion of personal computers, coupled with the associated hardware and software, and network resources, motivated the development and implementation of new and innovative teaching strategies. Today, it is accepted that technology plays an important and integral role in the instructional process in order to effectively prepare students to face multiple challenges in the 21st century workplace. Within this framework, the role of the teacher is an important one as most of the students' activities in the schools are managed by the teacher. These include how and when technology is used by the teacher and students. Given the high stakes, it is essential to understand the factors that drive teachers' intention to use technology for teaching and learning.Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Details obtained from http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/issn/0092-1815/https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htmInfluence of user characteristics on teachers’ intention to use technology: Some research evidenceJournal ArticleCopyright: Westwood Press, Inc.http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/RestrictedAccess