DocumentCode :
1799546
Title :
Influences on the adoption of mobile learning in saudi women teachers in higher education
Author :
Alfarani, Leena Ahmad
Author_Institution :
Program of Educ. Grad. Studies, King Abdulaziz Univ., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
fYear :
2014
fDate :
13-14 Nov. 2014
Firstpage :
30
Lastpage :
34
Abstract :
Although mobile devices are ubiquitous on university campuses, teacher-readiness for mobile learning has yet to be fully explored in the non-western nations. This study shows that two main factors affect the adoption and use of m-learning among female teachers within a university in Saudi Arabia-resistance to change and perceived social culture. These determinants of the current use and intention to use of m-learning were revealed through the analysis of an online questionnaire completed by 165 female faculty members. This study reveals several important issues for m-learning research and practice. The results further extend the body of knowledge in the field of m-learning, with the findings revealing that resistance to change and perceived social culture are significant determinants of the current use of and the intention to use m-learning.
Keywords :
educational institutions; further education; gender issues; mobile learning; Saudi women teachers; change resistance; female teachers; higher education; m-learning; mobile devices; mobile learning; nonWestern nations; perceived social culture; teacher-readiness; university campus; Conferences; Educational institutions; Information technology; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; Resistance; Blended Learning; Mobile Learning; Technology adoption;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Thessaloniki
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/IMCTL.2014.7011099
Filename :
7011099
Link To Document :
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