Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Mobile Learning in an Institutional Context

Abstract

 

The rapid growth of information and communication technologies and rising computer knowledge of the students have led to the usage of many innovative technologies in teaching and learning like e-learning, m-learning etc Though m-learning is used in other developed countries like UK, USA etc. as an effective educational tool, it is not yet being used in India The main aim of this study is to better understand and measure students' attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning. This paper reports on the results of a survey of one hundred students from first degree and higher degree programme at an academic institution, about their attitude and perception regarding the use of mobile technology in education. An analysis of the quantitative survey findings is presented focusing on the prospects for mobile-learning (m-learning) practices in university learning and teaching environments. The paper also highlights the crux of research studies undertaken in the area of m-Learning across domains. It finally presents a perspective to use mobile technologies optimally to improve the educational practices in Indian context.

Keywords

• m-learning, student attitude and perception, mobile technology

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