AU eJIR : Vol. 4, No. 2 (2019)

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    Factors related to insurance purchase intention in Thailand
    ( 2019) Santi Krajaechun ; Piyathida Praditbatuga
    The objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence consumer purchase intention towards (non-life) insurance in Thailand, based on the Theory of Reasoned Action model (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1980). Data were collected via questionnaires applying convenience sampling method. Five hundred sets of questionnaires were distributed to Thai citizens in Bangkok and nearby who would like to purchase non-life insurance policy once the reliability and validity of the instrument were established. A total of 385 questionnaires were completed and returned. The independent variables were attitude towards product (insurance service provider’s competence, consumers’ monetary attitude towards insurance, the positivity of consumers’ insurance experience, the possibility to reduce the amount of premiums payable for insurance, and the acceptability of insurance conditions) and subjective norms. The dependent variable was insurance purchase intention. Frequency and percentage were used to analyze demographic profile. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze respondents’ perception of main variables. Hypotheses were tested with Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results from Pearson's correlation coefficient demonstrated that attitude towards product in terms of acceptability of nonlife insurance conditions and subjective norms significantly related to intention to purchase non-life insurance. However, attitude towards product in terms of acceptability of non-life insurance conditions (r = 0.233) had stranger relationship with insurance purchase intention than subjective norms (r = 0.103).
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    A case study of the schoology LMS at Assumption College English Program
    ( 2019) Androsoff, Andrei ; Satha Phongsatha
    Blended learning (BL) is a major educational trend that uses technology to enhance and complement traditional classroom learning, and may help Thailand achieve educational goals of the “Thailand 3.0” policy. Foreign teachers at Assumption College English Program (ACEP), a private K-12 school near Bangkok, have adopted Schoology Basic, a free learning management system (LMS) to support teaching and learning for all of their courses. This qualitative study used questionnaires and interviews to gather data on the usage, satisfaction and preferences of students and teachers regarding the LMS, and examine how it fits into BL at the school. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were conducted. The study found high satisfaction overall, with higher satisfaction and usage in teachers, but more variation in usage patterns for students. Students and teachers alike prized features relating to submitting work, grade calculation and staying organized, while communication features were largely unused. Both groups had come to value the LMS highly and wished strongly to continue using it, despite various technical annoyances. Regarding improvements, students wished for a chat feature and improved mobile app quality; teachers would like usability and efficiency improvements in the web app. LMS adoption is highly recommended for similar schools.