Assessing the readiness of students to use mobile applications in collaborative learning: A case of Copperbelt University.

Abstract

To improve student performance and retention rates, higher institutions of learning are constantly researching on the approaches, tools and techniques to use. In recent times, concepts such as mobile learning, electronic learning, collaborative learning, flipped classroom and deep learning have emerged. These describe the different approaches that institutions are using to improve student performance and retention rates. However, the successful implementation of an approach largely depends on the willingness of the users (learners and educators) to use. Even the best approaches or techniques cannot yield fruitful results if the users are not willing to use them. This paper assesses the willing of students at Copperbelt University to use mobile application-aided collaborative learning in their studies.