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The effects of web-based learning experience, perceived-initiative, and perceived-performance on learners' attitudes toward mobile learning

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Jung-Chuan Yen,

Ming-Puu ChenAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, Volume 1, Issue 3

Pages 257 - 274

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMLO.2007.015430

Published: 01 October 2007 Publication History

Abstract

This study explored the effects of prior web-based learning experience, perceived-initiative, and perceived-performance on learners' attitudes toward a mobile learning system designed to enhance novices' reflective thinking and problem-solving through reflection-in-action. Instructional simulations for Linux Fedora system installation were provided via mobile devices to facilitate novices' learning of Fedora system. A learner's reflective thinking was enhanced by responding to the reflection prompts and summarising what one had learnt from the encountered erroneous actions during instructional simulations. The results revealed that the learners showed positive attitudes toward mobile learning, and the initiative learners showed more positive attitude in willingness-to-use, ease-of-use, and helpfulness toward mobile learning than the less initiative ones. It was concluded that a well-designed mobile learning system not only possesses the potentiality to facilitate learners' reflective thinking, but also captures the hearts of learners.

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International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation Volume 1, Issue 3

October 2007

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ISSN:1746-725X

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Mulliah AStroulia E(2018)Mobile devices for collaborative learning in practicum coursesInternational Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation10.1504/IJMLO.2009.0230523:1(44-59)Online publication date: 16-Dec-2018
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Laxman K(2018)Facilitating adult mobile technology-based learning through problem solvingInternational Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation10.1504/IJMLO.2009.0230503:1(15-24)Online publication date: 16-Dec-2018
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Wu XChen QSheng LWang Y(2009)A conceptual model of m-commerce customers' continuance intention based on the customers' perceived valueInternational Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation10.1504/IJMLO.2009.0263113:3(243-257)Online publication date: 1-Jun-2009
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