A Conceptual Paper on the Integration of Open-Source Systems and Technological Acceptance in Malaysian School Resource Centers

Ariez Hazaril Ab. Llah; Wahidah Mohd Zain; Mad Khir Johari Abdullah Sani

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI31.6930

Authors

Ariez Hazaril Ab. Llah Information Science Studies, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Perdana, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Wahidah Mohd Zain Information Science Studies, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mad Khir Johari Abdullah Sani Information Science Studies, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Perdana, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI31.6930

Keywords:

: Open-Source Technologies, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) Framework, School Resource Centre

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of open-source systems in Malaysian School Resource Centers (SRCs), focusing on the relationship between technological acceptance and digital equity. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, the study examines the factors influencing the adoption of open-source solutions. By addressing challenges related to infrastructure, teacher readiness, and resource allocation, the paper aims to provide insights into how open-source systems can bridge the digital divide in Malaysian education, fostering equitable access to technology and enhancing educational outcomes across diverse student populations.

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