Opportunities and Challenges of M-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Syed Far Abid Hossain, Shan Xu, Mohammad Nurunnabi, Hasanuzzaman Tushar, A. K. M. Mohsin, Faiza Tanaz Ahsan

2021Advances in social networking and online communities book series18 citationsDOI

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the opportunities and challenges of m-learning (mobile learning) during COVID-19 pandemic. The study identified how students accepted the m-learning tools due to the pandemic with noticeable challenges and threats, revealing in particular an increased tendency to use smart technologies and apps to collaborate online learning with mobile devices. The study is an enhanced version which utilized mixed methodology research including a survey questionnaire and a focus group interview from university teachers and students. Results from statistical analysis and focus group interview revealed that university students have numerous opportunities besides some noticeable challenges. The study also highlights the education sustainability during COVID-19 pandemic due to m-learning technology.

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PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Focus groupSustainability2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Online learningMedical educationElectronic learningPsychologyEducational technologyMathematics educationComputer scienceMedicineBusinessMultimediaMarketingVirologyPathologyOutbreakBiologyEcologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseMobile Learning in EducationEducational Methods and ImpactsIoT and Edge/Fog Computing