Mobile Learning Usage of LIS Students in Mainland China

Tsz Ying Law, Fanny C. W. Leung, Dickson K. W. Chiu, Patrick Lo, Mavis Man-Wai Lung, Qingshan Zhou, Yang Xu, Yang Lu and Kevin K. W. Ho
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Tsz Ying Law: The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Fanny C. W. Leung: Vocation Training Council, Hong Kong
Dickson K. W. Chiu: The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Patrick Lo: The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mavis Man-Wai Lung: The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Qingshan Zhou: Peking University, China
Yang Xu: Peking University, China
Yang Lu: Shanghai University, China
Kevin K. W. Ho: University of Guam, Guam

International Journal of Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering (IJSSOE), 2019, vol. 9, issue 2, 12-34

Abstract: This study aims to explore the usage behaviors of smartphones for learning purposes by Library and Information Science (LIS) students of mainland China. A quantitative questionnaire was used for collecting the subjects' usage behavior, their perceptions on learning experience through using smartphones, and their needs of accessing library services using smartphones. The authors analyzed the results from two major universities in mainland China. This research discovered that LIS students in mainland China used smartphones for their daily-life matters more readily than for learning purposes. They were also interested in accessing library services with smartphones, but not many of them were already using these services. The undergraduate and postgraduate respondents had some differences in their usage preferences and behaviors. This paper suspected those library services are already available but the promotion has been inadequate. There are obviously opportunities for educators, librarians, and technology providers to get some insights to improve mobile learning (m-learning) in universities and for students to learn better with mobile technology and apps. This study provides insights into the users' needs and the application of m-learning in mainland China, where scant similar studies have been conducted before.

Date: 2019
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