Incorporation of Smartphones and Social Media to Promote Mobile Learning in an Indonesian Vocational Higher Education Setting

Ningsih, Sri Kusuma (2020) Incorporation of Smartphones and Social Media to Promote Mobile Learning in an Indonesian Vocational Higher Education Setting. International Journal of Interactive Mobile technology, 14 (19). pp. 66-81. ISSN 1865-7923

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Abstract

This brief article reports on an exploration of students’ adoption of smartphone technology and social media to promote m-learning in the con- text of a state polytechnic classroom. To this end, a mixed-methods approach was employed. A quantitative survey involved 221 students across education programmes in an Indonesian vocational higher education, and six of them were asked to write a reflection after a course. Findings of the current study have re- vealed that students’ attitude and connectedness to the smartphone and social media play prominent roles in determining their acceptance of smartphones and social media for m-learning. Specifically, the students’ connectedness, per- ceived ease of use and perceived playfulness of using social media for m- learning affected their attitude. Findings of the study also revealed that students’ mobile learning using the smartphone helped develop their learning motivation, facilitated learning activities and enabled interaction amongst the students, and between teachers and students. Students also benefited from the use of the smartphone by which means they could share information and materials about the learning, enabled peer-assessment and feedback. Two critical issues that were found included limited smartphone features and less space for interaction and explanation.
Keywords—Smartphone, mobile learning, polytechnic, learning motivation, in- teraction, learning performance

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > DG Italy
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan & Ilmu Pendidikan
Depositing User:	Sri Kusuma
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2020 13:52
Last Modified:	08 Dec 2020 13:52
URI:	http://repository.uhamka.ac.id/id/eprint/4848

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