An Investigation of Mobile Learning Readiness in Higher Education Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Autor/inn/en	Cheon, Jongpil; Lee, Sangno; Crooks, Steven M.; Song, Jaeki
Titel	An Investigation of Mobile Learning Readiness in Higher Education Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 59 (2012) 3, S.1054-1064 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2012.04.015
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Higher Education; College Students; Campuses; Learning Readiness; Student Attitudes; Structural Equation Models; Intention; Telecommunications; Behavior Theories; Academic Achievement; Measurement Techniques; Educational Technology; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Collegestudent; Lernbereitschaft; Schülerverhalten; Telekommunikationstechnik; Schulleistung; Messtechnik; Unterrichtsmedien; USA
Abstract	This study investigated the current state of college students' perceptions toward mobile learning in higher education. Mobile learning is a new form of learning utilizing the unique capabilities of mobile devices. Although mobile devices are ubiquitous on college campuses, student readiness for mobile learning has yet to be fully explored in the United States. The paper describes a conceptual model, based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), which explains how college students' beliefs influence their intention to adopt mobile devices in their coursework. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze self-report data from 177 college students. The findings showed that the TPB explained college students' acceptance of m-learning reasonably well. More specifically, attitude, subjective norm, and behavioral control positively influenced their intention to adopt mobile learning. The results provide valuable implications for ways to increase college students' acceptance of mobile learning. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10