Gender-related model for mobile-based learning

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地球科学;经济学

Simanjuntak, R.R.^1 ; Dewi, U.P.^1 ; Rifai, I.^1

English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Bina Nusantara, Jakarta, Indonesia^1

关键词: Hofstede's cultural dimensions;    Jakarta;    Qualitative study;    University students;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012060/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012060

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The study investigates gender influence on mobile-based learning. This case study of university students in Jakarta involved 235 students (128 male, 97 female). Results of this qualitative study showed 96% preference for mobile-based learning. A further 94% showed the needs for collaboration and authenticity for 92%. Hofstede's cultural dimensions were used to identify the gender aspects of MALL. Preference for Masculinity (65%) was showed rather than Femininity (35%), even among the female respondents (70% of the population). Professions and professionalism received strongest preference (70%) while Individuality and Collectivism had equal preferences among students. Both female and male respondents requested Indulgence (84%) for mobile-based learning with more male respondents opted for Indulgence. The study provided a model for this gender sensitive mobile-based learning. Implications of implementing mobile-based learning as an ideal alternative for well-accommodated education are is also discussed.