Students’ Attitudes in the College of Education towards Mobile Learning at King Saud University

Abstract

This study sought to examine students’ attitudes at King Saud University towards mobile learning )m-learning(. It also investigated the obstacles of using mobile learning. and students’ suggestions on means of minimising these obstacles. Data were collected from students through a questionnaire that was distributed to a sample consisting of 450 students from all disciplines of the College of Education: Psychology-Special Education- Islamic- Early Childhood all disciplines of the college Education and Art Education, and from all levels in the academic year 1434/1435. The statistical analysis of the data led to significant conclusions. The findings showed that students’ had highly positive perceptions toward m-learning. Additionally, the research findings demonstrated that m-learning facilitated students learning process, helped in self-directed learning, enhanced research skills, and improved learning outcomes because it was easy to access the content at any time or place. Findings also indicated that students might occasionally face some obstacles. The main obstacle was not mastering the English language, followed by the small-sized screen. In addition, the course material could not be modified to be used. Students recommended having some training courses in m-learning and increasing the number of computers in the college and the university. Students also indicated that they needed a direct technical support and m-learning courses.