Usage of Mobile Learning among Mechanical Engineering Students at Premier Polytechnics Malaysia
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
The usage of mobile learning also known as m-learning provides an opportunity for the new generation of people with better communication and activities without taking into account the place and time. The purpose of this research is to explore the most favourite mobile device used by mechanical engineering students for learning purpose. Besides, to examine the phone features that is preferred or frequently used among these students in their m-learning. The students are from premier polytechnics (PUO, PSAS, and PIS). This study is conducted via collection of data using questionnaire with quantitative research method. Results of this survey states the commonly or most liked mobile device used among the students with the features preferred for m-learning via mean descriptive analysis. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 for Windows (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. Widespread access to mobile devices and the opportunity to learn regardless of time and place make the mobile learning an important tool for lifelong learning.
Authors and Affiliations
Che Ghani Che Kob, Shangeetavaani Kannapiran, A. Shah Arasinah
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