Use of Cell Phones in Education at King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The purpose of this study was to explore the Saudi students’ perceptions of the ways in which cell phones can be used in learning and teaching as well as the obstacles that might prevent their use in education. The study also aimed at investigating whether or not there is a gender difference in perceptions of cell phone use and barriers in education. The students have a positive attitude about the use of cell phones in education. The most useful way to implement the use of cell phones in learning as perceived by Saudi students was to send notifications and to use the cell phones applications. The most serious negative concerns were that students could cheat using cell phones and that the phones had the potential to distract students. The study revealed that there is no significant difference between males and females in their perceptions toward the use of cell phones in education.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Instructional Technology (Education)

Grantor dc:publisher

Ohio University

Year dc:date

2012

Author dc:creator

• Alsadoon, Hamadah S.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Franklin, Teresa

• Education
• Cell phone
• M-learning
• Saudi Arabia

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1353509728

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:ohiou1353509728