Investigating Students' Perceptions on Mobile Learning Services

Authors

  • Mohammed Amin Almaiah University Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Masita Abdul Jalil University Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v8i4.3965

Keywords:

Mobile learning (M-learning), Electronic learning (E-learning), mobile wireless, students’ perceptions.

Abstract


M-learning is a form of learning, which has similarities and differences with the electronic learning (e-learning). It is mainly based on the use of the mobile wireless technologies that allow for learners to easily access learning materials anytime he desires and anywhere, whether on campus or off campus. Therefore, this creates a new flexible learning environment in the context of different learning settings. Students' perception of such technology is one of the most important factors for successful adoption of m-learning in the higher education environment. This study is conducted to investigate the perceptions of students in University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to move towards applying m-learning in their studies by using their mobile devices and to explore their expectations on mobile learning services. A total number of 91 undergraduate students majoring in computer science participated in the study. The findings show that the students have positive perception towards mobile learning and would like to use their mobile devices for both learning and administrative services.

Author Biographies

Mohammed Amin Almaiah, University Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

Computer Science

Masita Abdul Jalil, University Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

Computer Science

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Published

2014-10-07

How to Cite

Almaiah, M. A., & Abdul Jalil, M. (2014). Investigating Students’ Perceptions on Mobile Learning Services. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 8(4), pp. 31–36. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v8i4.3965

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