Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

Zhang, Xin; Lo, Patrick; So, Stuart; Chiu, Dickson K.W.; Leung, Tin Nok; Ho, Kevin; Stark, Andrew

doi:10.1177/0961000620925547

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“…Some studies have started to investigate the effect of quality measurements on the usability of mobile learning, specifically during COVID-19. These studies confirmed that quality measurements might support the discovery of quality aspects important to ensuring the actual usage of mobile learning applications [59][60][61][62][63]. As a result, these studies have recommended that quality measurements play a critical role in improving the quality of numerous kinds of educational applications, such as learning management systems, e-learning systems and mobile learning applications [59][60][61][62][63].…”

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The Role of Quality Measurements in Enhancing the Usability of Mobile Learning Applications during COVID-19

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Despite numerous studies offering some evidence about the significance of quality measurements in enhancing the success of m-learning applications, there are still limited studies about the role of quality measurements in promoting the usability of mobile learning systems. Therefore, our study explores the role of quality measurements in promoting the usability of m-learning systems during COVID-19. The results revealed that the service quality, information quality and system quality are the most important factors affecting mobile learning usability among learners during COVID-19. Moreover, these findings are valuable for classifying the significance of these quality elements, which provide guidance on assigning quality aspects to improve this mobile learning usage during COVID-19 in higher education institutions.

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“…Students' responses to the four themes' items explained that the road of benefitting from mobile technology in their university study is almost paved which consistent with Huang (2014). Moreover, Zhang et al (2020) confirmed that university students tend to have more diverse information needs and use their mobiles in various learning related activities. Students in the study showed their capabilities to use this technology, as they could learn new applications on individual bases, they are willing to follow-up technology updates and they continued using mobile applications independently which is partially consistent with the study of Lai and Hong (2015).…”

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Students' Characteristics Influence Readiness to Use Mobile Technology in Higher Education

Shaqour

Salha

Khlaif

2021

Education in the Knowledge Society

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The purpose of the current study was to explore students' characteristics that influence student's readiness to use mobile technology at An-Najah National University in Palestine. The researchers used a quantitative approach to achieve the purpose of the study. 214 students from different schools were participated in the study. A descriptive and one-way ANOVA to test the hypotheses were used in data analysis stage. The findings of the study revealed that the availability of technology is an important factor to use mobile technology in higher education, as well as the student's capability to use mobile technology for her study. Furthermore, student's attitudes towards mobile technology integration plays crucial role in student's readiness to use it. Higher education institutions could benefit from the findings of the study through designing capacity building programs for students to encourage them to use the mobile services inside and off campus. The limitations of the study were depending only on one tool for data collection from one university which could raise doubt about generalizing the findings to another context.

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“…Notably, clinical science and nursing students had similar perceptions and behavior, and tended to have more varied information needs. On the other hand, Chinese respondents studying medicine were not as active in their use of mobile devices for learning as the other two majors [14].…”

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“…Research shows that the majority of students used mobile devices for accessing various social networks, recreation and entertainment [14]. The small screen size, entertainment, and privacy aspect prevented them from participating in formal learning activities with the same frequency as they did for entertainment purposes.…”

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Motivation for Mobile Learning: Teacher Engagement and Built-In Mechanisms

Snezhko

Babaskin

Vanina

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Int. J. Interact. Mob. Technol.

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The relevance of the study of mobile learning as an upcoming trend in education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is not denied. The study of students’ ability and motivation to use modern technologies of mobile learning is characterized by novelty. However, the problematic issue of studying the motivation of students and teachers for mobile learning in today's pandemic remains relevant. The purpose of the study is to examine some aspects of the formation of students' motivation (intrinsic motivation: interest in the subject of study, understanding of its significance for further career; extrinsic motivation: points, awards, recognition), as well as the role of teachers in this process and the influence of cognitive abilities of a person on their motivation and academic achievement. The study is based on the method of experiment as well as the interviews and analysis of student reports. There were 185 students (19-22 years old) from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University and Far Eastern Federal University participating in the study. After the participants had listened to an online lecture on the topic "Neuro-linguistic programming", they were asked to make a report on the topic of the same name and expand the information. Next, the students were interviewed. The results showed that 89% of students were interested in the issue and 69% noted a desire to learn more information on this topic; 100% of participants actively use mobile devices with Internet access for educational purposes and, in particular, for making the required report. However, only 12% of respondents believe that mobile learning alone can be used in order to study specialized disciplines at their university. Thus, 43% of students find it difficult to perceive information from the screen of a smartphone (tablet); 61% of students prefer traditional education to mobile learning, which is probably due to the novelty of this process; 65% of respondents noticed that their knowledge is deteriorating due to the use of mobile (distance) learning. In connection with the results obtained, the following recommendations were made to improve the educational process: to explain to students the importance and usefulness of the topic under study; to use adequate pedagogical methods in the context of mobile learning; to provide feedback and the ability to communicate to students during mobile learning; to take into account the personality and learning style of a student; to use all types of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of students in accordance with specific circumstances. The most popular motivation factors for mobile learning are possibility of improving exam grades (65%), possibility of improving knowledge (25%), and broadening horizons and deep interest in the topic (10%). Developing applications that will take into account the needs of a particular university and specialty will also make a contribution. Teachers are also encouraged to use a play-based approach and a student reward system in order to increase the level of motivation (additional points, a simplified exam scheme, etc.). The practical significance and prospects for further research are presented by the opportunities of increasing students’ motivation in the context of mobile learning, and, consequently, the success of their studies. The results can be used in the comparative study of mobile learning possibilities in modern conditions and teachers’ involvement in it in different countries.

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Medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards the effectiveness of mobile learning: A comparative information-need perspective

Cited by 52 publications

References 42 publications

The Role of Quality Measurements in Enhancing the Usability of Mobile Learning Applications during COVID-19

The Role of Quality Measurements in Enhancing the Usability of Mobile Learning Applications during COVID-19

Students' Characteristics Influence Readiness to Use Mobile Technology in Higher Education

Motivation for Mobile Learning: Teacher Engagement and Built-In Mechanisms

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