20101002 - Akour, ..Mobile Learning acceptance...

Determinants of mobile learning acceptance: An empirical investigation in higher education by Akour, Hassan, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2010 , 379 pages; AAT 3408682 My Interest: 1) Mobile Learning Acceptance Model (MLAM) 2) TAM – Technology Acceptance Model. 3) Relationship of factors – how to analyze. 4) Validity and Reliability. Action: To read this Dissertation in future. Research Goal The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of mobile learning acceptance in higher education. Mobile learning is a rapidly growing method of learning that utilizes mobile devices to deliver content. Acceptance of mobile learning theory was derived from technology acceptance theories. Conceptual Framework/Model The study developed a new model Mobile Learning Acceptance Model (MLAM) that extended the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The model explains the important factors that influence acceptance of mobile learning among university students. Methodology The population of the survey was limited to freshman students; this population was chosen because the literature indicated a presence of large technology literacy gap (techno-literacy gap) between universities and the new generation of students. Response rate was high at approximately 95%. The survey was administered to different freshman leadership classes as well as a freshman orientation camp. The survey instrument was developed based on the literature and past research. The constructs developed and investigated are: * student readiness (self efficacy and commitment), * ease of access (convenience), * quality of service (content quality, reliability and response, personalization, and privacy and security), * extrinsic influence (superior influence and peer influence), * university commitment (university support), and * the TAM constructs of usefulness, ease of use, attitude, and behavioral intention. Findings and Conclusions The research study concluded that all hypothesized relations in the MLAM model were supported and influence student's acceptance of mobile learning indirectly through usefulness and ease of use. Ease of access was excluded for its mediation effects on ease of use. Quality of service influenced ease of use directly and usefulness indirectly. Usefulness was the stronger predictor of acceptance through its direct and indirect influence on behavioral intention to use (primary predictor of acceptance and use). Extrinsic influence and student readiness were found to be the most influential factors in the model. Tests conducted along the group levels revealed that prior experience has significant affect on acceptance of mobile learning by students. Students who used their device for learning in the past had stronger perceptions of usefulness of mobile learning additionally their behavioral intention to use was stronger. II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Information Technology's Impact on Society and Higher Education 2.3 Evolution of Learning Paradigms 2.3.1 Traditional to Distance Learning 2.3.2 Electronic Learning: E-Learning 2.3.3 Mobile Learning: M-Learning 2.3.4 Mobile Learning Definition 2.3.5 M-Learning vs. E-Learning 2.3.6 Summary 2.4 M-Learning Research – Challenges and Findings 2.4.1 Research Activities and Key Outcomes 2.4.2 Key Benefits and Challenges 2.4.3 Pedagogical Advantages 2.4.4 Summary 2.5 Stakeholders 2.5.1 The Mobile Generation 2.5.2 University and Faculty – The Techno-Literacy Gap 2.6 Mobile Technology and Human Factors 2.6.1 Mobile Devices – Features and Human-Device Interface 2.6.2 Mobile Infrastructure 2.6.3 Summary and Future Trends III. RESEARCH MODEL AND HYPOTHESES 3.1 Research Model Development 3.2 Usability, User-Centered Design and IS Acceptance Theory 3.3 Technology Acceptance Theories 3.3.1 Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT) 3.3.2 Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA)...... 3.3.3 Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) 3.3.4 Technology Acceptance Model – TAM 3.3.5 Other Technology Acceptance Theories 3.4 Extended TAM Research 3.5 Mobile Technology Acceptance Research 3.6 Research Model and Dimensions 3.6.1 Research Constructs and Dimensions 3.6.2 Research Model 3.7 Hypotheses 3.8 Operationalization of the Research Variables 3.9 Summary IV. METHODLOGY 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Research Design 4.3 Subjects 4.4 Sampling Method 4.4.1 Sampling Bias 4.4.3 Sample Size 4.5 Research Instrument 4.5.1 Instrument Development 4.5.2 Scale Development 4.5.3 Initial Instrument and Pretest 4.6 Pilot Test 4.7 Instrument Reliability 4.8 Instrument Validity 4.8.1 Face Validity 4.8.2 Content Validity 4.8.3 Validity Threat Factors 4.9 Final Instrument 4.10 Survey Administration 4.11 Response Rate

USABILITY Dissertation Abstracts for the last 2 years

Searched ProQuest dissertations for "Usability" for the last 2 years. 46 were found. 1. A comparative review of water disinfection methods appropriate for developing countries and their efficacy, cost-efficiency, and usability by Fuqua, Gary W., M.P.H., The University of Texas School of Public Health, 2010, 85 pages; AAT 1479579 2. Backtracking events as indicators of software usability problems by Akers, David Light, Ph.D., Stanford University, 2010, 273 pages; AAT 3395824 › 115 references 3. Beyond usability: An alternative usability evaluation method, PUT-Q2 by Abel, Troy Donald, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2010, 178 pages; AAT 3418225 4. Design and usability of a system for the study of head orientation by Chen, Ji, M.S., Temple University, 2010, 80 pages; AAT 1479010 5. Design and implementation of a system for evaluating the mobile Web usability by Kaveti, Rajesh, M.S., University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2010, 51 pages; AAT 1478732 › 34 references 6. Developing Academic Vocabulary Independently (DAVI): A usability study by Richards, Monica Grace, M.A., Iowa State University, 2010, 87 pages; AAT 1475935 › 44 references 7. Distributed Wizard of Oz usability testing for agile teams by Hosseini Khayat, Ali, M.Sc., University of Calgary (Canada), 2010, 226 pages; AAT MR62080 8. Enhancing usability testing with functional near infrared spectroscopy by Hirshfield, Leanne M., Ph.D., Tufts University, 2010, 183 pages; AAT 3396525 › 116 references 9. Health information technology usability evaluation: methods, models, and measures by Yen, Po-Yin, Ph.D., Columbia University, 2010, 160 pages; AAT 3420882 10. Remote usability testing - A new approach facilitated by virtual worlds by Chalil Madathil, Kapil, M.S., Clemson University, 2010, 127 pages; AAT 1480552 11. The usability of teacher-growth scores versus CST/API/AYP math status scores in sixth and seventh grade mathematics classes by Cameron, Garry Van, Ed.D., University of Southern California, 2010, 136 pages; AAT 3403533 12. Understanding individual results in usability assessments by Commeford, Gerett, M.Sc., University of Guelph (Canada), 2010, 187 pages; AAT MR64607 13. Understanding usability and user experience of a technology enhanced role-playing system by Jadhav, Kavita Arun, M.A., University of Calgary (Canada), 2010, 232 pages; AAT MR62124 › 31 references 14. Usability of the Primary Measures of Music Audiation (PMMA) with 5-year-old Korean children by Lee, Jooyoung, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2010, 195 pages; AAT 3407979 › 183 references 15. Web site usability: A case study of student perceptions of educational web sites by Ballard, Joyce Kimberly, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2010, 408 pages; AAT 3408366 › 261 references 16. A cross-cultural usability study on the internationalization of user interfaces based on an empirical five factor model by Chakraborty, Joyram, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2009, 215 pages; AAT 3389002 › 152 references 17. Affect and cognition as antecedents of intergroup attitudes: The role of applicability and judged usability by Leary, Scott Paul, Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 2009, 90 pages; AAT 3359287 › 86 references 18. A full life-cycle methodology for structured use-centered quantitative usability requirements specification and usability evaluation of websites by Hu, Guoqiang, Ph.D., Auburn University, 2009, 201 pages; AAT 3386203 19. Evaluating the efficiency, usability, and safety of computerized order sets in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's Computerized Provider Order Entry system by Chan, Julie Min-Ting, M.H.Sc., University of Toronto (Canada), 2009, 121 pages; AAT MR59322 › 37 references 20. Evaluating the usability of information systems in the International Space Station integration processes by Nagy, Nelda S., Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2009, 166 pages; AAT 3374602 21. Improving the user experience of the Lawrence Transit System: A focus on map usability and route planning by Berkman, Eric, M.A., University of Kansas, 2009, 215 pages; AAT 1467774 › 15 references 22. Investigation of wheelchair ingress/egress activities in large accessible transit vehicles and evaluation of ADA ramp guidelines for improved ramp safety and usability by Sison, Sheryll, M.Eng., University of Louisville, 2009, 93 pages; AAT 1471018 › 21 references 23. Mapping usability: A critical research analysis of trends in software usability research, theory, and practice by Sousa, Morgan Margaret, Ph.D., Purdue University, 2009, 217 pages; AAT 3403408 24. Retrospective investigation of telehealth monitor usage: Usability of the Health Buddy by Ou, Bo, M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2009, 55 pages; AAT 1469115 › 40 references 25. Reverse engineering of content as a task for finding usability problems: An evaluative case study using the Wikibreathe tool for online creation of asthma action plans by Wan, Flora, M.A.Sc., University of Toronto (Canada), 2009, 108 pages; AAT MR59693 › 51 references 26. Usability testing: A model for improved online course development? by Fisher, Elizabeth Anne Bandy, Ph.D., The University of Alabama, 2009, 196 pages; AAT 3385370 › 92 references 27. Verifying an integrated model of usability in games by Schaffer, Noah, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2009, 108 pages; AAT 3371298 › 38 references 28. Web usability or accessibility: Comparisons between people with and without intellectual disabilities in viewing complex naturalistic scenes using eye-tracking technology by Bazar, Nancy Sceery, Ph.D., George Mason University, 2009, 251 pages; AAT 3364571 › 103 references 29. A multi-faceted model of the consequences of sample size choice in usability testing by Yang, Minmin, Ph.D., Rice University, 2008, 124 pages; AAT 3309990 › 17 references 30. An investigation into the relationship between B2C usability and profitability by Whitehead, Christopher, Ph.D., Capella University, 2008, 324 pages; AAT 3336847 › 156 references 31. Assessing the relationships among aesthetics, complexity, and usability in treemap visualizations by Yoon, James William, M.I.St., University of Toronto (Canada), 2008, 111 pages; AAT MR45034 › 85 references 32. A tool for hearing aid and cochlear implant users to judge the usability of cellular telephones in field conditions by Deer, Maria Soledad, Au.D., Gallaudet University, 2010, 198 pages; AAT 3340550 › 23 references 33. A virtual margin for knowledge work on the Web: Design, implementation and usability testing by Forde, Carl, M.A., Simon Fraser University (Canada), 2008, 124 pages; AAT MR46872 › 48 references 34. Beyond usability: A rubric to evaluate the emotional impact of e-commerce homepages by Abel, Troy Donald, M.F.A., Iowa State University, 2008, 132 pages; AAT 1469761 › 55 references 35. Clinicians' perceptions of usability of an electronic medical record over time by Seckman, Charlotte, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2008, 206 pages; AAT 3303960 › 110 references 36. Development and usability heuristic evaluation of an application in PDA for supporting physicians tasks at the point of care by Olarte Enciso, Nadia Elizabeth, M.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (Puerto Rico), 2008, 121 pages; AAT 1451346 › 19 references 37. Enhancing the performance and usability of software transactional memory by Marathe, Virendra Jayant, Ph.D., University of Rochester, 2008, 253 pages; AAT 3326548 › 177 references 38. Evaluating the usability and security of a video CAPTCHA by Kluever, Kurt Alfred, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008, 114 pages; AAT 1457503 › 110 references 39. Improving accessibility and usability of medical equipment for patients with disabilities by Story, Martha Follette, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2008, 143 pages; AAT 3353234 › 115 references 40. Investigation of dynamic three-dimensional tangible touchscreens: Usability and feasibility by DeWitte, Anne E., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008, 66 pages; AAT 1457498 › 68 references 41. Investigating the correlation of usability measures and user tests: A roadmap for a predictive model by Donyaee, Mohammad Khashayar, Ph.D., Concordia University (Canada), 2008, 201 pages; AAT NR37745 42. Older adults and cellular phones: A mixed-methods usability study by Kubik, Sara J., Ph.D., Purdue University, 2008, 220 pages; AAT 3330291 › 114 references 43. The development and usability of an informational website for family caregivers by Tarabochia, Dawn S., Ph.D., The University of Utah, 2008, 170 pages; AAT 3340349 › 70 references 44. The development of an instrument to assess the usability of courseware by Hollins, Louvenia D., Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2008, 270 pages; AAT 3324334 › 90 references 45. The distributed cognitive walkthrough: The impact of differences in cognitive theory on usability evaluation by Eden, Joel Uzi, Ph.D., Drexel University, 2008, 158 pages; AAT 3308596 › 53 references 46. Web aesthetics and usability: An empirical evaluation of white space by Kripintiris, Konstantinos Efstratios, M.A., Michigan State University, 2008, 75 pages; AAT 1459215 › 73 references

MOBILE LEARNING Dissertation Abstracts for last 2 years

Searched ProQuest for dissertations titled "Mobile Learning" for the last 2 years. 11 were found. Downloaded all the 11 abstracts. 1. Determinants of mobile learning acceptance: An empirical investigation in higher education by Akour, Hassan, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2010, 379 pages; AAT 3408682 › 341 references 2. Idiomobile for learners of English: A study of learners' usage of a mobile learning application for learning idioms and collocations by Amer, Mahmoud Atiah, Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2010, 188 pages; AAT 3413155 3. Mobile learning: An analysis of student preferences and perceptions surrounding podcasting by McCombs, Shawn William, Ed.D., University of Houston, 2010, 104 pages; AAT 3411306 › 41 references 4. Assessing Mobile Learning effectiveness and acceptance by Williams, Paul W., Ph.D., The George Washington University, 2009, 309 pages; AAT 3337432 5. Physical ergonomic and mental workload factors of mobile learning affecting performance of adult distance learners: Student perspective by Jones, Rochelle, Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2009, 128 pages; AAT 3357875 › 79 references 6. Trends in mobile learning: A study of the adoption of podcasting as a learning tool at a community college by Hoskyns-Long, Gail E., Ph.D., Capella University, 2009, 136 pages; AAT 3359056 › 101 references 7. Context-aware mobile learning on the Semantic Web by Zhang, Xiaoyun, M.Sc., Lakehead University (Canada), 2008, 111 pages; AAT MR43414 › 45 references 8. Design and implementation of a device-independent platform for mobile learning by Niazi, Razieh, M.Sc., University of Guelph (Canada), 2008, 67 pages; AAT MR36552 › 37 references 9. Mobile communities importance of mobile learning in Indian education system by Gupta, Neha, M.S.E.C.E., Purdue University, 2008, 112 pages; AAT 1469668 › 181 references 10. Student perceptions related to mobile learning in higher education by Croop, Fred J., Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2008, 198 pages; AAT 3341141 › 116 references 11. Using mobile learning to teach reading to ninth-grade students by Brown, Lucianne, Ph.D., Capella University, 2008, 135 pages; AAT 3330949 › 136 references Searched ProQuest dissertations for "Usability" for the last 2 years. 46 were found.