Abstract
Mobile learning (M-learning) has become a significant component of higher education technology. Moreover, M-learning allows students to study, collaborate, and exchange ideas while using the internet and technology. Furthermore, an acceptance of M-learning is necessary for students and educators when it comes to using M-learning systems. However, in Saudi Arabia, not enough studies have been conducted to address students’ perceptions of their actual use of mobile learning for the purpose of education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the current research aims to examine students’ satisfaction with their behavioral intention to use mobile learning, as well as their perceptions of their actual use of mobile learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in higher education. The research is based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The satisfaction and behavioral intentions of students to utilize mobile learning to make real use of mobile education was measured using four separate variables. A TAM survey was used to collect the majority of the data, with questionnaires being randomly distributed to 300 students from King Saud University. SPSS and Smart-PLS3.3.3 were used to analyze the data. The results in terms of the students’ satisfaction and behavior in using M-learning show that M-learning has a good and constructive influence on the actual usage of M-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in higher education. As a result, we encourage students to use M-learning in their classrooms and to collaborate with their peers at higher education institutions. The study’s empirical findings aid in the integration of the TAM model in order to increase students’ M-learning performance.
Highlights
In times of change, the methods we use to teach and learn must adapt to the changing demands of society
The highest loading referred to personal innovativeness PI4 (0.889), while the lowest loading was achieved by Personal innovativeness PI2 (0.737)
Despite the fact that M-learning has yet to be fully adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in higher education, the results demonstrate that students believe in its worth, and are willing to accept this new and exciting approach
Summary
The methods we use to teach and learn must adapt to the changing demands of society. Education is a transformational process which involves using active teaching methods and incorporating technology into the classroom [1]. In particular circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic, using online training and mobile telecommunications to conduct the teaching and learning processes is critical [2]. Mobile technologies such as smart phones, provide a variety of features that enhance mobile student learning, such as customized interfaces, timely access to information, context sensitivity, rapid communication, and feedback opportunities [3].
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