Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions
Purpose – This paper aims to examine students’ perception, views and opinions about the usage of mobile phones in an educational setting in a higher education institution located in Jamaica. The results of these findings were used to gain insights and to assist education policymakers in adopting mos...
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| description | Purpose – This paper aims to examine students’ perception, views and opinions about the usage of mobile phones in an educational setting in a higher education institution located in Jamaica. The results of these findings were used to gain insights and to assist education policymakers in adopting most suitable approaches to integrating mobile technology in learning. Design/methodology/approach – A survey approach was used for this study. A total of 145 students participated in the study using structured questionnaire design containing 14 questions. Findings – The results indicated an overall positive student perception toward cell phones usage as a learning tool and integrating cell phones into learning activities. Students were keen on its usage as a social connectivity and collaborative tool, which they can use for flexible and personalized learning activities. Originality/value – Less research has been done in Caribbean and developing countries in analyzing student perception toward using cell phones for learning purposes. This research provides insights in developing policies to assist with the integration of mobile phone technology in learning and how institutions can respond to the advent of advancing mobile technology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-57e52b242d5247b1bb497e54830fb9432022-12-22T03:48:52ZengEmerald PublishingPSU Research Review2399-17472398-40072020-04-0141254310.1108/PRR-03-2018-0007640772Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutionsTashfeen Ahmad0University Project Management Office, University of the West Indies, Kingston, JamaicaPurpose – This paper aims to examine students’ perception, views and opinions about the usage of mobile phones in an educational setting in a higher education institution located in Jamaica. The results of these findings were used to gain insights and to assist education policymakers in adopting most suitable approaches to integrating mobile technology in learning. Design/methodology/approach – A survey approach was used for this study. A total of 145 students participated in the study using structured questionnaire design containing 14 questions. Findings – The results indicated an overall positive student perception toward cell phones usage as a learning tool and integrating cell phones into learning activities. Students were keen on its usage as a social connectivity and collaborative tool, which they can use for flexible and personalized learning activities. Originality/value – Less research has been done in Caribbean and developing countries in analyzing student perception toward using cell phones for learning purposes. This research provides insights in developing policies to assist with the integration of mobile phone technology in learning and how institutions can respond to the advent of advancing mobile technology.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PRR-03-2018-0007/full/pdf?title=student-perceptions-on-using-cell-phones-as-learning-tools-implications-for-mobile-technology-usage-in-caribbean-higher-education-institutionsjamaicalearningmobile technologystudent perceptioncell phonepedagogiescaribbeandeveloping countries |
| spellingShingle | Tashfeen Ahmad Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions PSU Research Review jamaica learning mobile technology student perception cell phone pedagogies caribbean developing countries |
| title | Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions |
| title_full | Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions |
| title_fullStr | Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions |
| title_short | Student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools: Implications for mobile technology usage in Caribbean higher education institutions |
| title_sort | student perceptions on using cell phones as learning tools implications for mobile technology usage in caribbean higher education institutions |
| topic | jamaica learning mobile technology student perception cell phone pedagogies caribbean developing countries |
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