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Mobile learning or M-learning brings a new aspect of learning environment. Due to the large amount of available applications in mobile devices, students use their mobile devices for many purposes including entertainment, sharing, communication, video recording, photo shooting and learning. The acceptance toward mobile learning has naturally become a major interest for educators. In this paper, we will present preliminary findings from a small scale study exploring the students’ experiences on using mobile devices versus desktop computers, as well as perceptions towards mobile learning. The data are obtained from the quantitative survey. The preliminary findings indicate that students will use mobile devices rather than desktops to access the Internet. Students are willing to use mobile devices to conduct learning activities.
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Wong, K., Wang, F.L., Ng, K.K., Kwan, R. (2015). Investigating Acceptance towards Mobile Learning in Higher Education Students. In: Li, K.C., Wong, TL., Cheung, S.K.S., Lam, J., Ng, K.K. (eds) Technology in Education. Transforming Educational Practices with Technology. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 494. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46158-7_2
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