Title :
A meta-analysis of critical success factors affecting mobile learning
Author :
Alrasheedi, Muasaad ; Capretz, Luiz Fernando
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Considering the popularity and ubiquitous nature of mobile phones, the acceptance of m-Learning in educational institutions is limited. While several studies have reviewed m-Learning platforms, different settings and contexts make it difficult to collate these studies and discover the key factors for the successful adoption of m-Learning platform. This study uses meta-analysis technique to compare results from multiple studies assessing the critical m-Learning success factors. We find that learners perceive collaboration opportunities and anytime-anywhere learning possibility as the key benefits of m-Learning. Further, good content presented in a user friendly way is a primary expectation from an m-Learning application.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; human factors; mobile computing; anytime-anywhere learning possibility; collaboration opportunities; critical m-Learning success factor assessment; educational institutions; learner perception; m-Learning application; m-learning platform; meta-analysis technique; mobile phones; Communities; Conferences; Context; Educational institutions; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; critical success factors; higher education; m-education; m-learning;
Conference_Titel :
Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2013 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bali
DOI :
10.1109/TALE.2013.6654443