Mobile-Mediated Learning and Academic Performance in Higher Education: Empirical Insights from University Settings

Abstract

The objective of this research is to examine the influence of mobile-mediated education on academic achievement among university students. Quantitative method along with descriptive survey research design was adopted in this research. With the use of simple random sampling method, a sample comprising of 300 university students was chosen in the research. The data in the research was collected with the help of a self-administered questionnaire developed by the researcher on the basis of 5-point Likert Scale. In this research, attitudes of the students regarding mobile-mediated learning and its influence on their academic achievement was evaluated. Regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of mobile-mediated learning on academic performance while the obtained data was analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics including mean and standard deviation. As per the research findings, students make use of their mobile phones efficiently for participating in academic pursuits such as attending online classes, accessing teaching materials and communicating with faculty and other students. Moreover, it was found that there was a significant association between the students' academic performance and mobile devices-based learning opportunities.