Relationship between M-learning students` perceived learning and satisfaction in Faculty of Education, Dammam University, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of m-learning, therelationship among the variables used for measuring students’ m-learning, their satisfaction and their perceived learning at the faculty of education in Dammam University. A self-developed survey questionnaire was administered on the participants of the study which comprised of 104 of 120 male undergraduate students who were selected purposively. The data collected from the respondents was analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Correlation. The results of the first research question found that students used m-learning devices in promoting their learning. The results of the second research question showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between students’ use of m-learning and their satisfaction. The results of the third research question showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between mobile phone, smart phone as m-learning devices and students’ perceived learning; however, there was a statistically significant relationship between tablet as a m-learning device and students’ perceived learning. The results of the fourth research question showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between students’ satisfaction and perceived learning. The study recommends further research to focuse on the areas where no statistically significant relationship was found.