Assessing Instructor Acceptance and Use of a Tablet PC, and Implications for Mobile Learning Adoption in Ghanaian Higher Education

Assessing Instructor Acceptance and Use of a Tablet PC, and Implications for Mobile Learning Adoption in Ghanaian Higher Education

Stephen Asunka, Daniel Okwabi Adjin

Personal mobile computing devices (Smartphones, iPads, Tablet PCs etc.), coupled with wireless communication technologies, are creating a wide array of new possibilities for technology users. For educators, the general view is that, delivering instruction seamlessly through these mobile devices and technologies should be of benefit to students, as learning can be personalized and also made readily accessible through devices that are in their direct control. Mobile learning (or m-learning) processes therefore have the potential of enhancing learning through increased learner engagement, attention and participation in instructional and collaborative activities. Mobile learning however is still very much in its infancy in higher education, particularly in Sub-Saharan African higher education. This is not surprising, given that instructional design, pedagogical and best practice frameworks of m-learning are still being …

7th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2014)

2014

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