Managere: Indonesian Journal of Educational Management
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Mei-Agustus

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) AS A MOBILE LEARNING DEVICE AT A GRADUATE INSTITUTE IN TSHWANE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Cant, MC (Unknown)
Perpetual Enock, JA Wiid (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2021

Abstract

The unfolding Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) has necessitated immense technological innovations in the educational sphere. To date, countable educational institutions in South Africa have introduced the Tablet Personal Computer (PC) to their students for academic purposes. However, perceptions regarding the Tablet PC as a mobile learning device has not been delved into in South Africa. This study has done such an exploration. The study explores the perceptions that graduate students in Tshwane hold of the Tablet Personal Computer (PC) as a mobile learning and management device. Data was collected from full-time undergraduate students using a web based online survey with a semi-structured questionnaire. A population sample of 277 respondents was selected using non-probability method in the form of convenience sampling. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics methods. The results of the study indicated that the majority of the surveyed students had a positive perception regarding the Tablet PC. Based on the research findings, limitations, recommendations and future research opportunities were suggested.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

managere

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Managere: Indonesian Journal of Educational Management is published by Perkumpulan Manajer Pendidikan Islam (PERMAPENDIS). This journal publishes research articles results and conceptual studies in field of Islamic educational management and educational administration. The journal publishes articles ...