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Purpose – This study sought to investigate the factors that influence students’ intention to use the Internet for academic purposes in Universiti Utara Malaysia. This study applies theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as the base model. The model employed the original variables from the theory i.e. attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intention.   Method – A survey involving of questionnaires was conducted among 369 public university students. Multiple regression was employed to examine the factors influencing intention to use the Internet for academic purposes.   Findings – Results revealed that the variables attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control are statistically significant in influencing intention to use the Internet for learning purposes. It was also found that 38% of the variance in students’ intention to use the Internet is cumulatively explained by their attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control.   Significance – The paper provides useful scientific insight into the relationships between attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control variables towards intention to use the Internet for academic purposes. The findings can be used to promote the use of Internet among students in enhancing their learning experience.

The modern way of teaching and learning emphasizes the technology to be embedded in the education system. Thus, higher learning institutions (HLIs) are gradually switching their class delivering method from classroom-based teaching (CBT) to the so-called blended learning approach (BLA). The BLA integrates traditional CBT with the online teaching class. Thus, this study aims to investigate the readiness level towards BLA among lecturers in HLIs. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturers were chosen as a study population, and the sample of 350 lecturers was determined using a proportionate random sampling method. The survey method was used to gather the data, and by utilizing the descriptive statistic, our results suggest that lecturers in HLIs have a high level of readiness towards the BLA. Even though there are limitations, they are keen to participate in the BLA. The findings of this study will help HLIs to understand the readiness level of lecturers towards BLA, explicate how face-to-face and online classes could be integrated besides accommodates the loopholes in the system.

Most students at higher education institutions (HEIs) are currently Generation-Z, and they are exact synonyms with information and communication technology. Therefore, HEIs should adopt a modern way of delivering knowledge to the students, such as blended learning. Blended learning is a combination of face-to-face and online learning methods in the teaching and learning process. The objective of this study is to determine the readiness of undergraduates in public universities towards blended learning. Data was collected from 283 undergraduate students from Universiti Utara Malaysia using a questionnaire and was analysed descriptively. The result shows that almost 75% of the students are aware of the blended learning method, and nearly 70% of the students have participated in the blended learning. Overall, the students have a high readiness to embark on the blended learning approach, but with some improvements needed. The study provides insights into understanding the current state of students’ preparedness towards blended learning and how the university should take appropriate actions to overcome the limitations faced by the students so that the benefits of blended learning can be optimised.

There are 11 chapters in the FAR I course and this book focus on the essential 10 chapters. Each chapter contains learning objectives, an introduction, comprehensive discussion, summary and accompanied by practical and comprehensive illustrations with suggested solutions. To facilitate students understanding, a comprehensive set of revision questions are available at the end of each chapter with some clues to the answers. Written in simple English by experienced lecturers, students will find this book to be useful and friendly companion in their learning process. This book can also serves as a good and helpful teaching materials for lecturers.