Applying the UTAUT2 to predict the acceptance of blended learning by university students

Purpose The study applied the Unified Theory of Technology Acceptance and Use 2 (UTAUT2) to predict blended learning acceptance by students in universities Zimbabwe. Blended is a heterogeneous mode teaching that combines face-to-face (F2F) online modes. Owing advances technology, recently, advent pandemics, such as COVID-19, need for multimodal approaches, learning, enhance access education has become very important. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach used structured questionnaire data collection from sample 432 postgraduate was used. Data validation done using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). structural equation modelling technique analysis. Findings Results showed out seven factors UTAUT2, performance expectancy, effort social influences, facilitating conditions hedonic motivation significantly positively influenced behavioural intentions accept learning. On other hand, habit price value did not influence university students' bended mode. It further shown students. In light above results, it concluded UTAUT2 could be Research limitations/implications main limitation only carried at had information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure challenges owing fact economic situation Zimbabwe depressed. Limited ICT might have some impact on nature Further research countries with better economies are able fund infrastructures their establish whether results current either confirmed, disconfirmed or enriched. Practical implications paper suggests increase investment well capacitating necessary skills effective use institutional when Without adequate appropriate skills, may develop low levels negative attitudes towards which eventually affect Originality/value There no known been conducted antecedents context Zimbabwean universities. This therefore opens new ground influencing Also, do contribute consistent findings past studies. inconsistency opportunities studies under these two can development