Investigating the Viewpoints of Students and Faculty Members on Educational Applications of Mobile Phones (M-learning) in Universities

The application of mobile phones in teaching and learning has become an important component of educational technology in higher education in that it has provided the opportunity for students to learn, collaborate and share ideas. This research aimed at examining the educational applicationsof mobile phones from the viewpoints of students’ of Agriculture Faculty of Bu-Ali Sina University of Hamedan. To do this end, two separate questionnaires were used in order to collect the required data from students and professors. The statistical population of this research included 1900 students and 75 faculty members, among whom and according to Morgan’s Table, 240 students and 53 professors were chosen through stratified random sampling method. The data were collected using standardized questionnaires and they were then analyzed using Correlation Coefficient Test, Independent T-test and One-Way Variance Analysis bySPSS Software. The results showed that there was a significant difference between students' attitudes toward using mobile phones and their academic degree and academic major of study.The findings also indicated that the majority of students and professors had a relatively positive attitude toward educational applications of mobile phones. Considering the positive impact of mobile phones, it is recommended that this educational technology can be used seriously in the higher education system.