ERIC Number: EJ1254827
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1814-0556
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Intentions of First Year University Business Students to Use Smartphones as Learning Tools in Botswana: Issues and Challenges
Matyokurehwa, Kanos; Rudhumbu, Norman; Mlambo, Chiedza P.
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, v16 n1 p27-43 2020
The study sought to examine the intention to use smartphones technology as learning tools (mobile-learning) in universities in Botswana, with particular reference to a selected university. Preliminary investigations have shown that despite the high density of mobile phones in Botswana, very few of these devices seem to be used for learning purposes in higher learning institutions. A quantitative research approach that utilized a questionnaire for data collection was used in the study. A sample size of 132 business students was selected from a population of 200 students using a sample size calculator at 95% confidence level or 5% margin of error. The Amos 8 software was used for data analysis. The results from the study showed that most students had a positive attitude towards smartphones because they are easy to use and relatively useful in learning.
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Undergraduate Students, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Universities, Student Attitudes, Computer Software, Positive Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Barriers, Educational Benefits, Questionnaires, Psychometrics, Gender Differences, Privacy, Usability, Student Motivation, Learning Processes, Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Intention
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Dave Hill, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados. Tel: 868-663-9021; Fax: 868-645-9741; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Botswana
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