International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences
Int. j. adv. appl. sci.
EISSN: 2313-3724
Print ISSN:2313-626X
Volume 3, Issue 7 (July 2016), Pages: 81-88
Title: Understanding intention to use mobile learning: a perspective of the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology
Authors: Reham Adel Ali *, Muhammad Rafie Mohd Arshad
Affiliations:
School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2016.07.013
Abstract:
The objective of this research paper is to gain a better understanding of the intention of students to take up mobile learning (m-learning) through an examination made on the underlying basis of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). There are a number of factors influencing the acceptance of m-learning, such as: technology factors (including effort expectancy and performance expectancy); implementation environment factors (facilitating conditions and social influence); and individual factors (self-regulation and self-efficacy). Ultimately, the findings of the research could enrich the student experience by giving schools a tool to better understand those factors impacting on the students’ ability to effectively utilize m-learning; thereby allowing schools to adapt their programs to enhance learning by way of the usage of m-learning. From the review of the literature and subsequent to the factors identified as mentioned above, a research model has been proposed. The model has the ability to enhance the current level of understanding as to the motivating factors influencing students’ motivation to utilize m-learning. This enhanced level of understanding can assist efforts to encourage and provide support for m-learning.
© 2016 The Authors. Published by IASE.
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Keywords: Mobile learning, Intention, Self-regulation, Self-efficacy, UTAUT
Article History: Received 9 June 2016, Received in revised form 27 July 2016, Accepted 27 July 2016
Digital Object Identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2016.07.013
Citation:
Ali RA, Arshad MRM (2016). Understanding intention to use mobile learning: a perspective of the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 3(7): 81-88
http://www.science-gate.com/IJAAS/V3I7/Ali.html
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