Students' Readiness towards M-Learning: A Case Study of Pre-Service Teachers in Palestine

Abstract

This study examines pre-service teachers’ (PST) attitudes towards, readiness to use and the nature of usage of mobile technologies. The main objective of the study is to explore the different aspects of M-devices in terms of the actual use, attitudes of use and willingness to use in learning context of PST in College of Education and Teacher Preparation (CETP) at An Najah National University (NNU) in Palestine. The results of the study could inform NNU administrators and faculty members about the possibilities of integrating M-devices in the teaching/learning process. Data was obtained from a sample of 71 PSTs enrolled in “Computers in Education” course in the second semester of 2013/2014 academic year. The results revealed that many PSTs owned one or more mobile devices. For most students, the use of mobile devices is a routine part of their own lives with limited placement in their educational environment. Data suggest that NNU administration and PSTs teachers need to consider the availability of M-devices in the hands of students and to explore these emerging technologies for teaching. The results of this study can be used to inform NNU and other institutions the capabilities and willingness of students to use mobile devices in their learning.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n6p19