A framework for mobile learning acceptance amongst formal part-time learners: From the andragogy perspective
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
Mobile learning is posited to be an effective learning tool for various learners. However, limited studies have been conducted to explore formal part-time learners' behavior towards mobile learning. Therefore, this study investigated the level of acceptance of mobile learning by formal part-time learners in Malaysia. A theoretical model was developed based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and formal part-time learners' attributes such as self-directed learning, prior mobile learning experience, learning readiness, and orientation to learning. The developed model and hypotheses were examined using a questionnaire, and measurement and structural models were analysed using SmartPLS (v 3.2.7). The participants of the study comprised 394 formal part-time learners enrolled in five public universities in Malaysia. Finding confirmed the significant influence of self-directed learning, learning readiness, effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions in predicting the mobile learning behavioral intention and usage behavior. These findings can be considered by practitioners to enhance behavioral intention towards m-learning usage. The attributes of formal part-time learners toward the usage of m-learning in public universities were properly underlined in this study. This study's main contribution would be to aid in the exploration of formal part-time learners' characteristics, which would aid m-learning practitioners in developing the necessary applications and strategies.
Keywords
Mobile learning, Behavioral sciences, Education, Performance evaluation, Task analysis, Licenses, Wireless communication, Acceptance, Andragogy, Formal part-time learners, Mobile learning, UTAUT
Divisions
infosystem
Funders
Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM) (Grant No: URG/0520/FCOM/FP01318 (10))
Publication Title
IEEE Access
Volume
10
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publisher Location
445 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08855-4141 USA