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Impact of Mobile Technology on Collaborative Learning in Engineering Studies

Xiaofei Gong , Sathiamoorthy Kannan , Kamalanathan Ramakrishnan

Collaborative learning has been identified as an essential aspect in the process of learning. As accelerated advancement continues to characterize the.

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Collaborative learning has been identified as an essential aspect in the process of learning. As accelerated advancement continues to characterize the developments of technology, innovative mobile technology appears to be transforming the way collaborative learning is taking shape. This study focused on identifying whether mobile technology has a significant impact on collaborative learning in engineering studies in a private University in Malaysia. Using a quantitative approach, an online survey was administered for the data collection. Some 221 participants were selected randomly among undergraduate engineering students in the University. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS. The research findings revealed that mobile technology has a significant impact on collaborative learning. The findings also indicated that two of the mobile technology dimensions, namely mobility and immediacy have significant impact on collaborative learning. Consequently, this research suggests engineering educators can integrate mobile technology into their future instruction for more collaborative learning and create a smart workforce consisting of fast and adaptive engineers as well as other learners in Malaysia.

Keywords: Collaborative learning, engineering study, Malaysia higher education, mobile technology, SmartPLS.

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