Analysis of Students' Ability to Accept M-Learning Technology: An Exploratory Study from High Schools in Vietnam

Abstract

Mobile phones are becoming a vital part of almost all students and teachers in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. With mobile devices capable of accessing the Internet, the mobile learning method has been formed: M-learning. Many studies on this topic focused on the effectiveness of mobile technologies/applications for students to study. It is of little interest for students to use M-learning in their study and the factors affecting that decision. Based on the TAM model on technology adoption. This article analyzes and proposes factors affecting the decision to use M-learning in Vietnam - a developing country. The study used a synthesis analysis method from 238 survey samples of students. The data analysis results show that to encourage students to use M-learning, educators need to pay attention to the design of appropriate courses to save time, improve learning efficiency, increase the mobility of learners, and necessarily introduce the convenience of courses learners through many different channels.