A case study on the students' attitude and acceptance of mobile learning

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Abstract

Transcending the time and geographical constraints of traditional classroom-based learning, mobile learning allows students to study anywhere and at any time. Learning is facilitated, and students generally welcome this flexible mode of learning. According to a study recently conducted by the Open University of Hong Kong, mobile learning is effective for enhancing language proficiency. This paper reports the results of this case study. In brief, it is found that students generally show a positive attitude towards mobile learning and its effectiveness in learning languages. There is a significant acceptance among students towards mobile learning, especially on the usefulness, efficiency, interactivity and convenience. The results further affirm that mobile learning can be an effective means to delivering language proficiency courses, not only for its accessibility from virtually anywhere and allowing the students to learn at any time, but also for enriching learning experience and arousing learning interest by making good use of multimedia components and features.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology in Education
Subtitle of host publicationTransforming Educational Practices with Technology - 1st International Conference, ICTE 2014, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsKam Cheong Li, Simon K.S. Cheung, Tak-Lam Wong, Jeanne Lam, Kwan Keung Ng
Pages45-54
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783662461570
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event1st International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2014 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 2 Jul 20144 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume494
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period2/07/144/07/14

Keywords

  • E-learning
  • Learning effectiveness
  • Learning experience
  • Mobile learning
  • Online learning
  • Students' acceptance

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