Abstract
Due to the advancement of mobile technologies, over the past few years, the perceptions relating to mobile learning (mLearning) have been evolving. The purpose of this study was to examine the lecturers’ perspectives on the use of ‘Tutor Me’ by the lecturers of English for Academic Survival (UHB 10302) course during tutorial sessions and independent study hours among tertiary students of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). Two lecturers who had used the platform were interviewed by the developer of ‘Tutor Me’. The results indicated that the lecturers were positive on the use of ‘Tutor Me’ as one of the mLearning platform to be used to the students of UHB 10302 course.
Highlights
In the context of traditional English as a Second Language (ESL) learning, it is essential for the learners to come to classes and learn from their teachers
Mupfiga et al (2017) have highlighted that mLearning is the result of the intersection between mobile education and eLearning
The lecturers accepted the use of smartphones and laptops to access „Tutor Me‟. This platform can be accessed through mobile devices with the Internet connection
Summary
In the context of traditional English as a Second Language (ESL) learning, it is essential for the learners to come to classes and learn from their teachers. In the context of mobile learning, known as mLearning, these ESL learners are able to learn any aspects that they are interested in or need without time and location restriction (Sarrab et al, 2014). The implementation of mLearning in ESL learning has influenced the education field and prompted the development of mobile education and electronic learning (eLearning). Mupfiga et al (2017) have highlighted that mLearning is the result of the intersection between mobile education and eLearning The implementation of mLearning in ESL learning has influenced the education field and prompted the development of mobile education and electronic learning (eLearning). Mupfiga et al (2017) have highlighted that mLearning is the result of the intersection between mobile education and eLearning
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