Mobile Learning for Tertiary Students: An Exploratory Study of Acceptance of Use

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Author

Yin-Leng Theng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Jun 22, 2009 in Honolulu, HI, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-73-0

Abstract

The paper reports a study focused on investigating factors that might influence students’ intention towards using mobile devices as learning tools in their education purposes. Using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a base model, we developed a research model to better understand the usability factors in a local univeristy's e-learning platform. Survey findings revealed that the students would like to accept mobile devices as learning tool in order to achieve effective learning in their learning purposes.

Citation

Theng, Y.L. (2009). Mobile Learning for Tertiary Students: An Exploratory Study of Acceptance of Use. In G. Siemens & C. Fulford (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2009--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 937-946). Honolulu, HI, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/31606.