FACTORS ENABLING THE WILLINGNESS TO ADOPT MOBILE LEARNING

Abstract

Mobile learning (M-learning) provides a new learning platform in which learners can access the content and just in time information as required irrespective of the time and place. Mobile learning is evolving at a very high rate all across the globe and one of the major reasons behind is that it uses mobile platform. The accessibility of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, I-pads, personal digital assistants, E-readers etc. has increased drastically over the period of time. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been shown to be a valid and powerful model in mobile and other learning technologies research. Based on Technology Acceptance Model theory, this research aims to find the factors enabling the willingness to adopt mobile learning. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are the two important factors for technology acceptance. External factors like affordability, enjoyment, interaction and convenience have been analysed in this research to see their influence on willingness to adopt mobile learning.