Abstract
Abstract. This paper elucidates the current state of mobile technology readiness among young adults in higher education institution based on surveys and interviews. Although Lao PDR is ranked as low category in the ICT Index by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), findings show that there exists high level of readiness among the young adults. Recommendations for future research are developed to guide the development of mobile learning application with the aim to promote World Heritage Site preservation awareness.
Highlights
Rapid development of Luang Prabang World Heritage town has triggered an urgent call for preservation (UNESCO, 2008)
Acknowledging the potential advantages of ICT, this paper presents an initial exploration of mobile learning perception, as part of the progressive investigation in promoting World Heritage Site preservation awareness for the local community in Luang Prabang
Acknowledging the uncertainties identified in preceding section, we adopted a two-phase approach to assess the level of technology readiness to adopt mobile learning
Summary
Rapid development of Luang Prabang World Heritage town has triggered an urgent call for preservation (UNESCO, 2008). Since 2003, ICT tools, such as heritage database and geographic information systems have been developed to assist the management of World Heritage Site in the Department of World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang (DPL). Positive outcomes observed from the project implementation include increased management efficiency, increased confidence on ICT use among staff members in DPL, better understanding of information sharing concept and collaboration among local departments (Yamaguchi, et al, 2006). Acknowledging the potential advantages of ICT, this paper presents an initial exploration of mobile learning perception, as part of the progressive investigation in promoting World Heritage Site preservation awareness for the local community in Luang Prabang. Given the rank of 121st over 152 countries in ICT development index by ITU (2011), the question of whether the concept of “mobile learning” is established among the local community remains uncertain
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