Applying the UTAUT Model to Explain the Students’ Acceptance of Mobile Learning System in Higher Education

Abstract

Mobile learning applications have been growing in demand and popularity and have become a common phenomenon in modern educational systems, especially with the implementation of mobile learning projects. This study applies the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use Technology (UTAUT) model to examine the effects of different factors that were identified from the literature on students' acceptance of mobile learning applications in higher education. The data was collected from a 697 university students responded to an online questionnaire. SEM method was used for data analysis. The results showed that perceived information quality, perceived compatibility, perceived trust, perceived awareness, and availability of resources, self-efficacy, and perceived security are the main motivators of students' acceptance of mobile learning system, and consequently success the implementation of mobile learning projects. Results from this study provide the necessary information as to how higher education institutions can enhance students' acceptance of mobile learning system in order to support the usage of mobile technologies in learning and teaching process. These results offer important implications for mobile learning acceptance and usage.

The Role of Compatibility and Task-Technology Fit (TTF): On Social Networking Applications (SNAs) Usage as Sustainability in Higher Education

“…In contrast, the findings of this study were found to be in-line with the results of other studies that reported increasing levels of academic achievement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in online courses compared to face-to-face and traditional courses [22,57,59]. In spite of the beneficial impact of (SNAs) via collaboration and engagement as sustainability in higher education, it is still reported that this technology is still underused in classrooms and is rarely involved in traditional classes [3]. As mentioned by [62], there is an increasing tendency to use social internet networks and various multimedia contents for the purpose of exchanging information.…”

“…The study observed (SNAs) to be an important technology in enhancing the voice of students and improvement in the learning process. In another study by [3], students were found to be more susceptible in using Facebook and other (SNAs) platforms to strengthen the learning processes in comparison to others who are focused towards using conventional learning methods.…”

“…It has been observed that certain tools of (SNAs) platforms like Facebook has a positive influence on students' engagement and learning experiences through the creation of effective platforms for such purposes. There also exists a high influence on learners' encouragement as it provides a simple and successful flow of thoughts among learning communities [3,30]. H1: Significant relationship between INP and collaboration and engagement on learning.…”

“…Gutmann, & al., [2] in a study concluded an improved ubiquity and acceptance of digital learning resources by the undergraduate medical students (in particular mobile applications). In a study, Roblyer, & al., [3] found that students are more keen to leverage the prospects of (SNAs) like Facebook, and others in supporting the teaching-learning process as compared to other levels of education that are more inclined to use traditional approaches. Hence, this reveals that the (SNAs) technology is yet to become a mainstream technology to be adopted in education.…”

Social Media Applications Affecting Students’ Academic Performance: A Model Developed for Sustainability in Higher Education

“…Hsu, Hwang, Chuang, and Chang [39] showed that students using open networks perceived their usefulness and had high intentions to use the online resources. PU was observed as the largest influencer to adopting mobile technology [40][41][42]. Furthermore, in educational contexts, usefulness was observed by [43] as one of the most relevant factors for teachers to adopt SMAs in their lessons.…”