Perception and Readiness of Pre-service Teachers on Mobile Learning

Abstract

Developments in mobile technology have changed the way people learn. Learning is not confined in the classroom alone; it could also occur beyond the boundaries of the classroom and can happen anytime and anywhere. The current generation of students has greater access to knowledge through their mobile devices. Thus, innovation on pedagogy must change along with the changes in technology. The ability of mobile learning to deliver knowledge should be fully utilized by teacher educators when implementing teaching and learning in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions and willingness of pre service teachers on the use of equipment and mobile technology in learning.

Preliminary data obtained in this study provide useful information for the implementation of teaching and learning at the Institute of Teacher Education Campus management. The sample in this study was a randomly selected group of 120 pre-service teachers studying Bachelor of Teaching at the Institute of Teacher Education, Darul Aman Campus. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis using SPSS 19. The study found that pre- service teachers have a positive attitude towards the use of mobile technology in learning. The findings of this study provide teacher educators with useful information when it comes to diversifying their teaching by integrating mobile devices in teaching and learning at the institute.