Table 4 Results of mobile learning readiness
From: Competency levels and influential factors of college students’ mobile learning readiness in Thailand
Mobile Learning Readiness | \(\overline{\varvec{x}}\) | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
Connectivist learners | |||
CON1 | I always find connections between various online information from different resources | 4.23 | 0.83 |
CON2 | Search engine such as Google is the best tool for helping me to see connections between online information and knowledge | 4.22 | 0.86 |
CON3 | I believe that diverse knowledge and attitudes create successful learning | 4.41 | 0.75 |
CON4 | The ability to learn in finding connections between various information is required to be successful in mobile learning | 4.18 | 0.75 |
CON5 | Quality and updated online information impact the success of learning within mobile learning | 4.24 | 0.73 |
CON6 | It is necessary for learners to recognize their own learning interests | 4.21 | 0.81 |
4.25 | 0.52 | ||
Technology readiness | |||
TECH1 | I asked for some help from friends and professionals to fix my learning tools | 4.02 | 0.88 |
TECH2 | I always collect user feedback before choosing or buying technology to support my learning | 3.95 | 0.85 |
TECH3 | I always find and choose the new and best technology to support my learning | 4.13 | 0.76 |
TECH4 | I usually integrate various technologies to support my learning | 4.02 | 0.79 |
TECH5 | Technology is important and beneficial that help me to better my learning performance | 4.06 | 0.84 |
TECH6 | I am ready to use new technologies to support learning | 4.31 | 0.72 |
4.08 | 0.55 | ||
Self-directed learning | |||
SDL1 | I believe that successful learning comes from continuous learning | 4.25 | 0.74 |
SDL2 | I prefer to learn about topics that I am interested in only | 3.85 | 0.96 |
SDL3 | I prefer to design and plan my own learning | 4.08 | 0.78 |
SDL4 | I study for myself, not for others | 3.97 | 0.88 |
SDL5 | I always manage my schedule and control myself to complete all activities that will lead me to achieve my goal of study | 4.02 | 0.82 |
SDL6 | I am aware of my learning and check the validity of course content | 4.01 | 0.82 |
SDL7 | I am open to new learning approaches and ready to adapt myself to fit in that learning environment | 4.22 | 0.68 |
4.05 | 0.55 | ||
Netiquette | |||
NET1 | I always avoid conflicts within the online community by not sharing any opinions | 3.59 | 1.17 |
NET2 | If I have a problem working with other online learners, I will try to find solutions and communicate with other learners as much as possible | 3.99 | 0.89 |
NET3 | I always use formal language for communicating within an online learning environment | 3.85 | 0.94 |
NET4 | I always make references and check online sources before sharing any information | 3.93 | 0.89 |
NET5 | I never share any other personal information and try to stop cyberbullying | 4.11 | 0.89 |
NET6 | I understand and accept different perspectives from other online learners | 4.13 | 0.90 |
3.93 | 0.65 | ||
Overall mean | 4.08 | 0.47 | |