| Title: |
Switching Mobile Learning on in Pakistan: Students' Experiences and Perceptions of Mobile Learning Activities and Applications |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Umera Imtinan (ORCID 0009-0009-9875-230X); Tomayess Issa (ORCID 0000-0003-3460-4200); Florence Mwagwabi (ORCID 0000-0001-6866-3984); Mostafa Hamadi (ORCID 0000-0001-5330-0478); Uzma Rana Shamsi (ORCID 0009-0006-6412-8195); Theodora Issa (ORCID 0000-0002-6593-7289); Lydia Maketo (ORCID 0000-0003-2300-2829); Rohini Balapumi (ORCID 0000-0001-7304-2218); Maka Siwale (ORCID 0000-0003-4497-7393) |
| Source: |
International Review of Education. 2026 72(1):107-133. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
27 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Student Attitudes; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Technology Uses in Education; Affordances; Barriers; Developing Nations; College Students |
| Geographic Terms: |
Pakistan |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s11159-025-10143-8 |
| ISSN: |
0020-8566; 1573-0638 |
| Abstract: |
This study was conducted to explore education delivery formats aligned with Pakistan's Vision 2030 for education. Data were obtained from focus group discussions conducted with 31 students (10 female, 21 male) from three mainstream Pakistani universities. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The authors' findings show that students were excited about the flexibility offered by mobile learning and the opportunity to collaborate with peers and teachers from home and other locations at various times. However, they also reported a number of challenges, such as cost, a lack of awareness, and universities' failure to invest in mobile learning course design. The study's findings and implications for practice are presented in order to help facilitate the implementation of mobile learning in developing countries, both in higher education and in other sectors, such as training, workplace learning and educational outreach to serve remote and disadvantaged communities (e.g. out-of-school children). |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1506027 |
| Database: |
ERIC |