Determining Distance Education Students' Readiness for Mobile Learning at University of Ghana Using the Theory of Planned Behavior.
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2014
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International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT)
Abstract
The use of mobile technologies in the classroom is transforming teaching and learning in higher
institutions. This study investigated University of Ghana Distance Education students’ perceptions
toward mobile learning. The paper using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) explained how
students’ beliefs influenced students’ intention to adopt m-learning. Findings from the study
showed that most of the students had mobile phones, and used them for conversation and
texting. Young students were more likely to have smart phones that their older colleagues. Factor
analysis was further conducted which showed strong loadings of factors such as intentions and
perceived behavioral control confirming that the TPB explained the students’ m-learning
readiness very well. Thus, attitude, subjective norm and behavioral control influenced students’
intention to adopt m-learning. The results provide valuable information on ways to implement mlearning
programs incorporating the voice and needs of students.
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m-learning, m-readiness, higher education, m-learning adoption, technology