Structural Equation Modeling of Factors Influencing Intent to Use Virtual Manipulatives on Mathematics Learning in Inclusive Elementary Schools
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| Title: | Structural Equation Modeling of Factors Influencing Intent to Use Virtual Manipulatives on Mathematics Learning in Inclusive Elementary Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | I Made Suarjana (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Education and e-Learning Research. 2026 13(1):157-164. |
| Availability: | Asian Online Journal Publishing Group. 244 Fifth Avenue Suite D42, New York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-591-6094; e-mail: info@asianonlinejournals.com; Web site: http://www.asianonlinejournals.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Manipulative Materials, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Teachers, Readiness, Accessibility (for Disabled), Student Needs, Students with Disabilities, Inclusion, Mathematics Instruction, Intention, Foreign Countries, Educational Needs, Satisfaction |
| Geographic Terms: | Indonesia |
| ISSN: | 2518-0169 2410-9991 |
| Abstract: | Virtual manipulatives are efforts to realize quality education that is equitable and aligned with user needs within the framework of inclusive education. This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of user readiness, accessibility needs, pedagogical needs, and institutional support on the intention to use virtual manipulatives, with need satisfaction serving as a moderating variable. The research employs a quantitative approach utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The population comprises elementary school teachers providing inclusive education in Bali Province, Indonesia. The sample was selected through purposive sampling, resulting in 176 teachers. Data collection was conducted via questionnaires distributed through the Google Form platform. The collected data were analyzed using SEM with a Partial Least Squares(PLS) approach, employing SmartPLS version 4.0 as the analytical tool. The main findings indicate that user readiness, accessibility needs, pedagogical needs, and institutional support positively and significantly influence need satisfaction, which in turn indirectly affects the intention to use virtual manipulatives. Additionally, the results show that need satisfaction mediates the relationship between all independent variables and the dependent variable. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507442 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Virtual manipulatives are efforts to realize quality education that is equitable and aligned with user needs within the framework of inclusive education. This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of user readiness, accessibility needs, pedagogical needs, and institutional support on the intention to use virtual manipulatives, with need satisfaction serving as a moderating variable. The research employs a quantitative approach utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The population comprises elementary school teachers providing inclusive education in Bali Province, Indonesia. The sample was selected through purposive sampling, resulting in 176 teachers. Data collection was conducted via questionnaires distributed through the Google Form platform. The collected data were analyzed using SEM with a Partial Least Squares(PLS) approach, employing SmartPLS version 4.0 as the analytical tool. The main findings indicate that user readiness, accessibility needs, pedagogical needs, and institutional support positively and significantly influence need satisfaction, which in turn indirectly affects the intention to use virtual manipulatives. Additionally, the results show that need satisfaction mediates the relationship between all independent variables and the dependent variable. |
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| ISSN: | 2518-0169 2410-9991 |
