An Investigation of Mobile Learning Readiness in Higher Education

• In Event: Instructional Technology SIG: Simulations, Games, Multimedia, and Mobile Learning

Abstract

This study investigated the current state of students’ perceptions toward mobile learning in higher education. Although previous studies have proposed a variety of learning activities utilizing mobile devices, little research has explored college students’ current perceptions toward m-learning. By drawing on theory of planned behavior, we developed a conceptual model for the process by which elements of college students’ beliefs influenced their intention to use mobile devices for their course works. Self-reported data from 238 college students was analyzed with a structural equation modeling method. The results confirmed the theory in that their attitude, behavioral control and subjective norm positively influenced their acceptance of m-learning while they perceived that a social environment is not strong enough to implement m-learning.

Authors

• Jongpil Cheon, Texas Tech University

• Steven M. Crooks, Texas Tech University

• Sunho Lim, Texas Tech University

• Xi Chen, Texas Tech University