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Development of mobile learning application based on consideration of human factors in Oman

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  • Sarrab, Mohamed
  • Al-Shihi, Hafedh
  • Al-Khanjari, Zuhoor
  • Bourdoucen, Hadj

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Mobile learning is becoming increasingly universal, which highlights the potential need for mobile learning strategies that support higher education institutions to navigate increasing globalisation and rapid technology change. Several higher education institutions already support their traditional learning modes with diverse mobile learning initiatives. In line with this trend, this paper emphasises the importance of considering human factors when developing mobile learning applications. It demonstrates and discusses the results of a study of twenty-three different higher education providers in Oman, with three scenarios involving administrators, instructors and students. Ultimately, the article proposes a MobiLearn framework to enhance the learning process in the current education system through the application of six human factors: flexibility, suitability, sociability, efficiency, enjoyment, and economics. The study is part of an Omani-funded research project, investigating the development, adoption and dissemination of M-learning in Oman.

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  • Sarrab, Mohamed & Al-Shihi, Hafedh & Al-Khanjari, Zuhoor & Bourdoucen, Hadj, 2018. "Development of mobile learning application based on consideration of human factors in Oman," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 55(C), pages 183-198.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:55:y:2018:i:c:p:183-198
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2018.07.004
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    1. Mohamed Sarrab & Hafedh Al-Shihi & Ibtisam Nasser Said Al Shibli, 2017. "Mobile learning key influencing factors adoption based on analytic hierarchy process," International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(4), pages 387-404.
    2. Mohamed Sarrab & Mahmoud Elbasir, 2016. "Mobile learning: a state-of-the-art review survey and analysis," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 20(4), pages 347-383.
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    1. Yang, Hui-Yu, 2019. "The effects of visuospatial cueing on EFL learners' science text and picture processing through mobile phones," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 59(C).
    2. Singh, Yashdeep & Suri, Pradeep Kumar, 2022. "An empirical analysis of mobile learning app usage experience," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 68(C).
    3. Trudi Komansilan, 2023. "An Activity-Oriented Conceptual Framework for Mobile Learning Database Educational Classroom," Technium, Technium Science, vol. 17(1), pages 413-420.
    4. Lin, Shu Hsu & Lee, Hsing-Chen & Chang, Ching-Ter & James Fu, Changjui, 2020. "Behavioral intention towards mobile learning in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 63(C).

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