Assessing the online teaching readiness of faculty member

Purpose This study aims to investigate how online teaching of faculty members is affected by technological readiness (TR) using platforms. The sheds light on many were ready use different platforms during COVID-19 period. Design/methodology/approach used TR measures determine the impact optimism regarding perceived usefulness and ease usage, innovativeness in terms usability use, influence discomfort effect uncertainty behavior. An questionnaire survey was conducted among 255 private universities Bangladesh. sample chosen based a convenience method. responses analyzed partial least square (PLS) approach with help software Smart PLS 3. Findings finding supported all hypotheses except that insecurity have positive relationship usefulness. Research limitations/implications will developing their competency technologies pedagogy. Also, this provide some guidelines university management adequate infrastructure aid teaching. Practical implications aim members' level respect technology assessment model (TAM) index. intended validate extent which TAM factors affect Ease Use Usefulness research perception Using affects its Usefulness. Lastly, examined Intention as mode It found from each factors, Optimism, Innovativeness, Insecurity Discomfort has significant contribution Use. On other hand, contributions also revealed it use. Teaching remotely still novel concept, more difficult for people who not done before. Many teachers became burned out result trying adjust new methods, especially after lockdown began. They having time since there so much ambiguity. When teacher well-versed communication tools, can improve learning efficiency. they are properly trained, deploying engaging features virtual learning, such audio-visual lessons, quizzes, on, becomes simple, students become eager learn more. Teachers plan classes, prepare master create innovative stimulating discussion topics (Mishra et al ., 2020). need utilize variety options. rehearse classroom colleagues if face any difficulty. All aforementioned abilities be honed assistance an integrated academic system. trained educational institutions ensure smooth process through ICT (information technologies) (Scherer 2021; Mishra training assist efficiently taking classes. Institutions should well-suited teach skilled at keeping engaged remote learning. To make every chapter engaging, aspects videos, slides, images digital copies books workbooks used. allows receive personalized support counseling order maintain motivation (Sahu 2022; Lapitan 2021). Every day, group doubt resolution classes no gaps (Lapitan require mindset, appropriate tools committed 2022). If hold students' attention, easily deliver effective experience Originality/value identify preparedness Bangladesh Some studies assess kind but none those either isolation or combination. paper focused teachers' contrast specific universities.