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Mobile Learning, Effective Integration of New Technologies into Existing Models

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Mobile learning is seen as another leap in education system as it complements the traditional classroom teaching due to the advancement in mobile technology. Despite this advancement, the elements that will define the acceptance of mobile technology in education have yet to be explored. This paper emphasizes on mobile technology as a key component in the acceptance of mobile learning. In the existing acceptance model, the user perception is taken as the most important factor for the real use of the system. Whereas in Information System model, the factor that drives users satisfaction is based on quality of service and information. However in mobile learning the strong successful factor must integrate mobile technology as one component in the model. This paper proposes mobile learning technology model that includes mobile technology as an important components besides user acceptance and information success model to ensure successful implementation of m-learning in higher learning institutions (HLI). The results showed that there are three main elements which constitute m-learning environment namely academicians, students and mobile technology. Mobile technology, infrastructure and technical system quality have been added in the technology acceptance model and information system success model.

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The author would like to thank Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (IUKL) to give an opportunity to participate in the conference. The author also thank her supervisor for her guidance and support.

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    Rajani Balakrishnan, Dahlila Putri Binti Dahnil & Mohammed Awadh Ahmed Ben Mubarak

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Balakrishnan, R., Dahnil, D.P.B., Ben Mubarak, M.A.A. (2016). Mobile Learning, Effective Integration of New Technologies into Existing Models. In: Luaran, J., Sardi, J., Aziz, A., Alias, N. (eds) Envisioning the Future of Online Learning. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0954-9_28

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