Using simulation system for collaborative learning to enhance learner’s performance

Abstract This study focuses on adoption of simulation system in rapidly changing technology and information flow. Given the prevalent popularity of simulation system, it is important to understand and adopt simulation system to develop future educational plans. This paper addresses how simulation system enhances student collaborative learning and learner performance using Technology Acceptance Model. Results were analyzed using Structure Equation Modeling technique; this study established that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived enjoyment all have a significant positive relationship with simulation system. The results indicate that simulation system serves as a dynamic tool to accelerate the progress of learning environments by encouraging collaboration and communication among students which strengthen their learning abilities and increase performance because students practically perform all the theories in a risk-free environment. In the competitive world, simulation system should be implementing at education level so that students can learn more before entering into a real-life career.

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