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INTEGRATION OF MOBILE LEARNING IN EDUCATION PERCEPTIONS OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).30      10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).30      Published : Sep 2020

Integration of Mobile Learning in Education: Perceptions of Prospective Teachers

Abstract

    M-Learning is the use of mobile and handheld IT devices for learning. It became a cheaper source of information and communication, which is now in the access of anyone, anytime and anywhere using mobile devices. This qualitative research was conducted on 21 prospective teachers from the University of Education selected through stratified and random sampling techniques to explore the awareness and perception regarding M-Learning. The semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect the data. It was got validated by experts. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study concluded that prospective teachers used mobile devices for communication, academics, recreation and social networking. M-Learning created ease in learning and improved it. It made learning flexible, gave better understanding and saved time. Lack of facilities, unethical use and traditional classroom environment were the hurdles in its implementation. Facilities needed to be provided; parents and teachers should protect the youngsters from unethical use.

    Perceptions, Mobile Learning, Handheld IT Devices, Information and Communication Technology, Classroom Environment, M-Learning Culture

    (1) Rizwan Ahmad
    University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fareeha Javed
    Head of TESOL Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Safia Naveed
    School of Education Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    TURABIAN : Ahmad, Rizwan, Fareeha Javed, and Safia Naveed. "Integration of Mobile Learning in Education: Perceptions of Prospective Teachers." Global Regional Review V, no. III (2020): 288-296. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-III).30