Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Mobile Devices in the Classroom

Abstract

Even if mobile devices are ubiquitous and have been applied in education, research addressing influential factors of mobile devices acceptance in classroom is in short supply. The paper described a hypothesized model, based on the theory of Technology Acceptance Model, which explains factors affecting acceptance of mobile devices in classroom for rural high students. Multiple stepwise regression analysis was used to analyze self-report data from 424 participants using a survey questionnaire. Results indicated that resource needs, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, social influence and perceived enjoyment influence the acceptance of mobile devices in classroom. The results provided valuable implications for ways to improve high school students' acceptance of mobile devices in classroom.