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Usage of Mobile Devices as Learning Tools among Higher Education and Undergraduate Student in Amman University College

Ammar Khader Mohammad Almasri

Mobile learning (M-learning) creates a new channel for learning, but the students' readiness to use mobile phones in learning process is still in the early stages. This study is aimed to better understand how undergraduate and higher education students use mobile technology for learning purpose. A total of 400 students in Amman University College participated in the study, where this study consisted of 200 undergraduate students and 200 higher education students. During the survey, a questionnaire was distributed to collect the needed data. The purpose of the survey was to investigate; (1) Ownership of mobile devices by Amman College students; (2) usage of mobile devices among the students for learning purposes and (3) usage of social media sites. The results indicate that the majority of the participants currently own and use phones, particularly android devices and iPhone for academic purpose. Most of higher education and undergraduate students already have social media applications specially Facebook account