scholarly journals GRADUATE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS MOBILE LEARNING AT KING KHALID UNIVERSITY (SAUDI ARABIA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Students Attitudes

Mobile Learning (mLearning) has become an influential educational technology in higher education. With the internet and other technological developments, mLearning makes it possible for students to learn, collaborate, and share ideas with each other. However, mLearning student acceptance is critical to its effectiveness. Attitudes toward learning is a vital factor in deciding whether or not students are ready to use mLearning for academic purpose. Student attitudes may identify strengths and weaknesses of mLearning and facilitate development of the technology. This qualitative study aims to investigate graduate students’ attitudes and perceptions toward using mLearning in education. Data were collected by conducting interviews with fourteen graduate students enrolled in masters and doctoral programs in the College of Education at King Khalid University (KKU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Generally, graduate students in education disciplines had positive attitudes toward mLearning and expressed a desire to use it in their future educational settings. Students perceived mLearning to be valuable for academic purposes, noting the convenience of being able to access course materials, the ease of communicating with other students and professors at their own pace, and the flexibility mobile devices offer over desktop or laptop computers. However, students identified a few usability issues like small screen size and keyboards, and additional cost of mobile devices and the corresponding cost of Internet access as constraints for using mobile devices for learning.

scholarly journals Mobile learning in dentistry: usage habits, attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate students

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aslı Suner ◽  
Yusuf Yilmaz ◽  
Beyser Pişkin
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate usage habits, attitudes and perceptions towards mobile learning (m-learning), as well as to identify variables related to those attitudes amongst undergraduate dental students. Materials and Methods The study consists of 81 dental undergraduate students who who volunteered to participate. The data collection tool consists of an m-learning attitude scale, a questionnaire, and open-ended questions. To compare the total scores and factors of m-learning attitude scale for demographic information and mobile technology usage habits of the students; the Mann–Whitney U test was used for two independent groups such as gender, presence of electronic devices, and places of Internet usage. The Kruskal–Wallis test was also used to compare the total scores and factors of m-learning attitude scale for more than two independent groups including internet usage purposes and opinions. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was performed, and linear regression analysis was used to predict the change in total score according to the purposes of Internet usage. Results The majority of students thought that the use of mobile devices in dentistry courses was useful and their attitudes towards m-learning were high. The students generally use the Internet for online shopping, connecting to social networks, and communication. They tend to use mobile technologies for personal use, followed by educational purposes. There were significant differences found in the m-learning attitudes for gender, having a portable power supply and use of mobile devices in dentistry courses. Communication was found significant in predicting the change in total score for the m-learning attitude scale according to the purpose of Internet usage. Conclusion Dental students have generally positive attitudes towards m-learning. Students raise awareness towards the promise of m-learning in order to apply their individual technology use and learning behaviours. Designing learning materials and applications for mobile devices may increase students’ performances.

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards the Use of Mobile Learning: A Case Study from the Gulf Region

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Al-Emran ◽  
Khaled Shaalan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Students Attitudes

In the last few years, the way we learn has been shifted dramatically from traditional classrooms depending on printed papers into E-learning depending on digital pages. Mobile learning (M-learning) is a recent technology that has been developed rapidly to deliver E-learning using personal mobile devices without posing any restrictions on time and location. In this work, we investigate students and faculty members’ attitudes towards the use of M-learning in higher educational institutions within two countries in the Gulf Region (Oman & UAE). Two questionnaire surveys have been conducted: one for students and another for faculty members. In these surveys, 383 students and 54 instructors have taken part within the study. An independent sample t-test was performed to examine whether there exist a significant difference among the students’ attitudes and the faculty members’ attitudes towards the use of M-learning with regard to gender and country. Results indicated that students in the UAE were more positive towards the use of M-learning than those in Oman. Moreover, results revealed that 99% of the students own mobile devices, in particular smartphones and tablets, while only 1% has not. Results of this study could help policy makers for better decision making in building the M-learning infrastructure in the higher educational institutions in general and specifically within the Arab Gulf region.

Potential Potholes: Predicting Challenges and Learning Outcomes in Research Methods in Psychology Courses

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalyn Stoa ◽  
Tsz Lun Chu ◽  
Regan A. R. Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Methods Courses ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
Students Attitudes

Identifying impediments to learning can help both instructors and students. In this study students (N ¼ 222) from across the nationlisted concepts from research methods they found the most challenging—“potholes” or impediments to learning, and also ratedthe difficulty of various concepts from the class. We also measured student attitudes and perceptions of the course. Our resultsshowed validity is one of the hardest concepts for students to understand in RM. Not surprisingly, within a list of concepts inresearch methods, students tend to be tripped up by terms of similar grouping. Perceptions of a research methods course wasstrongly related to the students’ attitudes and canonical correlation analysis revealed several important findings from our data set.For example, we found that when students perceive more value, expectancy for success, cognitive strategies, and resourcesmanagement strategies, they are less likely to be challenged by the concepts of samples and variables and threats to internalvalidity. Our findings provide a clear map of student potholes in research methods courses and suggest ways to change studentattitudes about the same.

Mobile Learning in the Arab World

2014 ◽  
pp. 48-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Al-Shehri
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Global Integration ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
Learning Institutions

Most Arab countries started their own e-learning and mobile learning initiatives in order to cope with global integration of latest educational technologies. The high mobile phone penetration among Arabs as well as availability of good mobile infrastructure are all important factors that can enhance the shift to mobile learning. Moreover, several studies indicate positive attitudes and perceptions toward mobile learning at different Arab learning institutions. However, specific challenges may act as barriers to mobile learning in the Arab world. This chapter reviews some of the current mobile learning practices in the Arab world and provides an overview of challenges faced by Arab students, educators, and probably researchers. A description of future mobile learning in the Arab countries is then provided.

Integrating Mobile Learning, Digital Storytelling and Social Media in Vocational Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 365-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miikka Eriksson ◽  
Pauliina Tuomi ◽  
Hanna Vuojärvi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Video Application ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Tourism Attractions ◽  
Vocational Learning

In this chapter, the focus falls on integrating mobile learning, digital storytelling, and social media into vocational learning practices. The literature review introduces the development of mobile learning and digital storytelling and presents ways in which these concepts can piggyback the interactive features of social media. A case study during which participating students used mobile phones and videos with a mobile social video application (MoViE) to design and produce representative digital stories based on local tourism attractions is also presented. Twenty-five students participated in the internet inquiry about student attitudes towards the use of social media as part of their vocational expertise and their learning experiences with mobile devices and MoViE. This chapter illustrates the benefits as well as the shortcomings of the used learning concept in order to produce more concrete knowledge of the use of mobile devices and social video applications in learning.

Integrating Mobile Learning, Digital Storytelling and Social Media in Vocational Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 68-90
Author(s):  
Miikka Eriksson ◽  
Pauliina Tuomi ◽  
Hanna Vuojärvi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Video Application ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Tourism Attractions ◽  
Vocational Learning

In this chapter, the focus falls on integrating mobile learning, digital storytelling, and social media into vocational learning practices. The literature review introduces the development of mobile learning and digital storytelling and presents ways in which these concepts can piggyback the interactive features of social media. A case study during which participating students used mobile phones and videos with a mobile social video application (MoViE) to design and produce representative digital stories based on local tourism attractions is also presented. Twenty-five students participated in the internet inquiry about student attitudes towards the use of social media as part of their vocational expertise and their learning experiences with mobile devices and MoViE. This chapter illustrates the benefits as well as the shortcomings of the used learning concept in order to produce more concrete knowledge of the use of mobile devices and social video applications in learning.

scholarly journals Attitudes of Saudi Students toward the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Physical Education Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-365
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Attitudes Toward Inclusion ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Students Attitudes

The purpose of this study was to examine typical students’ attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education (PE) classes. The participants were between 10 – 16 years of age and their grade level from fifth grade to ninth grade in the Eastern province in Saudi Arabia. The participants were 614 typical students in elementary and middle schools. Participants responded to Children’s Attitudes Toward Integrated Physical Education-Revised (CAIPE-R). The findings of this study indicated that the overall means scores of attitudes of all participants toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education classes was 2.99, indicating normal attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in PE classes. In general, female students had more positive attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities in PE classes than male students, as well as students who had a family member or a close friend with a disability, had more positive attitudes toward inclusion than students who did not have. Moreover, very competitive students had less attitudes toward inclusion than not competitive students did, and very competitive students who had students with disabilities in their schools had more positive attitudes toward inclusion than very competitive students who did not have students with disabilities in their schools. Finally, students who attended schools with students with disabilities had more positive attitudes toward inclusion than students who did not have students with disabilities in their schools. Keywords: Attitude, Disabilities, Physical Education, Saudi Arabia, Inclusion

scholarly journals REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: ATTITUDE TOWARDS PHYSICS AND BIOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-166
Author(s):  
Maison ◽  
Aprizal Lukman ◽  
Nurdatul Jannah ◽  
Dodi Setiawan Putra ◽  
Tari Okta Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Science ◽  
Students Attitudes

Purpose of the study: The attitudes of students when learning are behaviors that can be learned from psychology. This study aims to determine the comparison of students' attitudes towards physics and biology in Adhyaksa 1 Senior High School in Jambi City and the State Senior High School 8 in Batanghari Regency, Indonesia. Methodology: The sample used was 282 students consisting of 140 students at Senior High School Adhyaksa 1 Jambi, and 142 students at Senior High School 8 Batanghari, and this type of research was a comparative quantitative study with a survey design. The instrument used was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Main Findings: The results obtained indicate that there are differences in the attitudes of students at senior high school Adhyaksa 1 Jambi with Senior high school 8 Batanghari with a ratio of 0.046 attitudes toward physics and 0.032 attitudes toward biology. Shows that students' attitudes toward physics and biology have some comparisons in the Batanghari region and the Kota Jambi. Applications of this study: These findings can contribute to the realm of psychology to enhance students' positive attitudes towards physics and biology subjects in secondary education institutions, especially in the Indonesian region. Negative attitudes towards science, especially towards physics and biology such as those found in senior high schools in the Batanghari Regency and Jambi City, need to be pursued to become positive attitudes. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is to explore the quality psychology knowledge of students for Physics and biology teachers, especially in education. Besides, to find out how students' attitudes towards science, especially physics and biology. In this case, the student attitudes towards physics and biology in the Batanghari Region and Jambi City.

scholarly journals The Influence of Stream Selection with the Interest, Attitude and Perception of Form Three Students on Physics Subjects/ Pengaruh Pemilihan Aliran dengan Minat, Sikap Dan Persepsi Pelajar Tingkatan Tiga Terhadap Mata Pelajaran Fizik

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorzana Khamis ◽  
Fatin Aliah Phang
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Students Attitudes

The decline in the percentage of students into science streams and subsequently taking physics subjects is a critical issue in the country. This study aims to identify the level of interest, attitude, and perception of Form 3 students in learning Physics and the influence of these variables on the post Form 3 stream enrolment selection. A total of 112 students in the district of Johor Bahru responded to a set of questionnaires on students’ interests, attitudes, and perceptions towards physics. The validity and reliability of the instrument were analyzed using Rasch model analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were computed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 15.0 software to determine the means, standard deviations and t-test results. Results show that the level of students’ interest in Physics is moderate (mean = 3.52, SD = 0.64), while the level of students’ attitudes toward Physics is high (mean = 3.89, SD = 0.67) and the students' perceptions on the teaching and learning of Physics is also high (mean = 3.80, SD = 0.60). There are significant differences between the stream selection with interest, attitude, and perception on Physics (interest (t=5.135), attitude (t=4.798) and perception (t=3.664)). Therefore, the research findings show that these variables influence the Form 3 students' stream selection in Form 4. This shows that students' involvement in science and physics can reach a 60:40 ratio for science to non-science, with higher interest, positive attitudes and perceptions towards physics.

scholarly journals Portuguese Medical Students’ Interest for Science and Research Declines after Freshman Year

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1357
Author(s):  
Margarida Pereira ◽  
Gustavo Correia ◽  
Milton Severo ◽  
Ana Veríssimo ◽  
Laura Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Freshman Year ◽  
Medical Curricula ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Science And Research

The integration of scientific research into medical curricula remains insufficient despite its advantages for medical students’ professional development and the advancement of medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of first-year medical course attendance on medical students’ attitudes and perceptions towards scientific research and clinical practice, while also assessing the contribution of sociodemographic and academic factors. Two hundred and thirteen medical students self-administrated a questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the first school year. Their responses were compared and two regression models were calculated to assess factors influencing students’ attitudes and perceptions. After freshman year, students displayed significantly lower positive attitudes towards science and research. Their motivation to perform research and to integrate it into the curriculum also decreased, while the importance attributed to research skills for clinical practice increased. Motivation to perform research and negative attitudes were positively and negatively associated with grade point average (GPA), respectively. Female students and those who attended public secondary schools attributed greater importance to communication skills. This study reinforces the need to early develop research skills and positive attitudes in medical students, motivating them to become physician-scientists. Additional follow-up studies may offer further contributions to the integration of research into medical curricula.

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