Developing a Mobile Learning Maturity Model

Abstract

Addition of features such as internet access via wireless and other sophisticated functions have converted the present day mobile phone into smart devices with multiple applications. One such area is the educational sector, where several features of mobile phone come in handy. Mobile Learning or m-Learning is increasingly gaining importance among learners, educators, and institutions as a medium of education. In view of the ubiquitous nature of mobile technology and the immense opportunities it offers, there are favorable indications that the technology could be introduced as the next generation of learning platforms. M-learning platform however lacks a comprehensive assessment and evaluation methodology, which is hampers its implementation considering the rapidly changing technology. In this context this paper addresses the question: "Can the notion of the capability maturity model (CMM) be adapted to propose m-Learning maturity?". The basic idea is to consider and use the CMM framework as an inspiration to build a model appropriate for m-Learning that would help measure the maturity of educational institutions in adopting m-Learning. This is a preliminary discussion based on the current understanding of the issue.

A meta-analysis of critical success factors affecting mobile learning

“…Interestingly, technical competence is negatively correlated with learner perceptions. Developing the right evaluation framework will enable researchers and m-Learning stakeholders to get a true picture of the current status of m-Learning implementation and adoption within the educational institution; it can then also be used as a roadmap for success that includes adoption of m-Learning at important milestones (Alrasheedi & Capretz, 2013c). This means that learners consider that they already have technical capabilities (since mobile phones are ubiquitous in the present day world), and so the factor is not critically important in their choice for selecting the m-Learning platform in future.…”

Towards the Establishment of a Capability Model for Open Access Repositories

“…Finally, as a case of CMM-based educational maturity model, there is the research developed by Alrasheedi and Capretz (S06) (Alrasheedi;Capretz, 2013), the m-Learning Maturity Model. The model aims to assist any educational institution that intends to improve their mlearning usage.…”