A critical review of the technology acceptance model

Through an exploration of the creation, modification, and extension of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this paper aims to convey an understanding of the Model as it applies to the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in studies within the field of education. By first explaining the original TAM and its foundational elements, and then engaging in discussion around the various subsequent modifications and iterations of the Model, this paper will provide the reader with a solid understanding of the variables involved in each of the Model’s versions. It thereby arrives at a conclusion as to why TAM has been considered important in research on ICT use in education and why the Model has merited continued examination and modification over the decades.