Investigating Acceptance towards Mobile Learning in Higher Education Students

Abstract

Abstract.Mobile learning or M-learning brings a new aspect of learning environment. Due to the large amount of available applications in mobile devices, students use their mobile devices for many purposes including entertainment, sharing, communication, video recording, photo shooting and learning. The acceptance toward mobile learning has naturally become a major interest for educators. In this paper, we will present preliminary findings from a small scale study exploring the students' experiences on using mobile devices versus desktop computers, as well as perceptions towards mobile learning. The data are obtained from the quantitative survey. The preliminary findings indicate that students will use mobile devices rather than desktops to access the Internet. Students are willing to use mobile devices to conduct learning activities.

Investigating the drivers of mobile learning acceptance among young adults in the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos

“…Crompton (2013: 4) describes mobile learning as ''learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices''. Wong et al (2015: 10) define mobile learning as ''the exploitation of ubiquitous handheld technologies, together with wireless and mobile phone networks, to facilitate, support, enhance and extend the reach of teaching and learning''. This definition emphasizes the application of mobile learning in a formal educational context.…”

Determinants of Behavioral Intention towards Mobile Learning in Pakistan: Mediating role of Attitude

“…Mohammadi (2015a, b, c) examined various antecedents of mobile learning, user perspective of mobile learning in the presence of TAM, UTAUT and IS models and theories to measure the impact on behavioral intention and found significant effect. With the rapid advancement in mobile technology, mobile learning has emerged with new facets that have significant impact on attitude and behavioral intention (Wong, Wang, Ng, & Kwan, 2015). Behavioral intention towards mobile learning is the emerging concept as explained by Alrasheedi, Capretz, and Raza (2015) the instructor perspective on mobile learning.…”

“…This technology allows learners to access learning material anywhere and anytime. It contributes to the success of students and at the same time increase the learning motivation among students (Wong et al, 2015).…”

“…Antecedents of Uses & Gratification theory is not tested directly with behavioral intention in previous literature and suggestions from (Mohammadi, 2015c) are also incorporated to determine its effect. The study has been conducted in mobile learning context which is the untouched paradigm suggested by (Reychav & Wu, 2015;Wong et al, 2015). Consequently, the study is an attempt to explore the factors that affect behavioral intention towards mobile learning.…”

The effects of the intended behavior of students in the use of M-learning

“…According to recent publications, the students represent the most investigated group (Kato & Kato, 2015;Klein, Freitas, & Barbosa, 2015;Suwantarathip & Orawiwatnakul, 2015;Wong, Wang, Ng, & Kwan, 2015;Zaldívar, Tripp, Aguilar, Tovar, & Anguiano, 2015) concerning the M-learning application in educational purposes. Also, there are some studies dealing with M-learning application in secondary schools (Ozdamli & Uzunboylu, 2015), but these researches are not so numerous as for academic population.…”