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A Study on Students Acquisition of IT Knowledge and Its Implication on M-Learning.
A Balavivekanandhan1, S Arulchelvan1
1Anna University, Chennai, India.
Thescientificworldjournal
|November 18, 2015
Summary
Student IT skills significantly influence the adoption of mobile learning (m-learning). Perceived usability and usefulness are key factors, though advanced IT skills don't necessarily guarantee m-learning acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Mobile technology adoption is rapidly increasing across all sectors, including academia.
- Mobile learning (m-learning) offers potential benefits but requires further research into factors influencing student acceptance.
- Existing research inadequately identifies determinants for students adapting mobile technology for educational purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between students' Information Technology (IT) skills and their acceptance of m-learning.
- To identify specific IT skill aspects that influence the adoption of mobile learning technologies.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 892 students from Engineering, Arts, and Science colleges.
- The study analyzed the relationship between students' IT expertise and their willingness to adopt m-learning.
Main Results:
- Perceived usability and usefulness of m-learning significantly mediate the impact of IT expertise on acceptance.
- Both basic and specialized/advanced IT skills positively influence students' adoption of m-learning.
- No definitive evidence was found that highly advanced IT skills alone drive m-learning acceptance.
Conclusions:
- Student IT skills are a crucial factor in the successful integration of m-learning.
- Enhancing perceived usability and usefulness is vital for promoting m-learning adoption.
- Future research should explore nuanced relationships between skill levels and technology acceptance in education.
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