Mobile learning adoption at the Science Museum Group

Ruel Welch, Temitope Alade, Lynn Nichol

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Abstract

Mobile learning (mLearning) at the Science Museum Group (SMG) in the United Kingdom (UK) could reduce ICT support calls, increase productivity and develop technical knowledge SMG staff. However, challenges are pervasive in any technological adoption. This paper uses the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model to explain the determinants of mLearning adoption at the Science Museum Group (SMG). Results indicate that the UTAUT constructs, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions are all significant determinants of behavioral intention to use mLearning. A newly proposed construct, self-directed learning was not a significant determinant of behaviour intentions. Further examination found age and gender moderate the relationship between the UTAUT constructs. These findings present several useful implications for mLearning research and practice for ICT service desk at SMG. The research contributes to mLearning technology adoption and strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th International Conference Mobile Learning 2020, ML 2020
EditorsInmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez, Pedro Isaías, Boyan Bontchev
PublisherIADIS
Pages39-46
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789898704160
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event16th International Conference Mobile Learning 2020, ML 2020 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Duration: 2 Apr 20204 Apr 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 16th International Conference Mobile Learning 2020, ML 2020

Conference

Conference16th International Conference Mobile Learning 2020, ML 2020
Country/TerritoryBulgaria
CitySofia
Period2/04/204/04/20

Keywords

  • Mobile Learning
  • Technological Adoption
  • Workplace Learning

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