Predictors of acceptance of mobile technology for learning among students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in North Central Nigeria.

Abstract

This study investigated the predictors’ of acceptance of mobile technology for learning among students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in North Central Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey design. The population .for this study was 353 NOUN students. The instrument used for data collection was PAWL questionnaire which was developed by the researcher the instrument was validated by experts for face and content validity. To determine the reliability (j. the instrument, the questionnaire was subjected to pilot test to ascertain its reliability using Cronbach Alpha found to be reliable (0. 7) , The data obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed using Regression Analysis. The finding revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social factors have positive influence on attitude towards mobile technology for learning. Based on this finding, it was recommended that students should be encouraged to develop positive attitudes towards the use of mobile technology, for learning.