Continuous mobile devices usage tendency in the TPACK-based classroom and academic performance of university students

Syed Far Abid Hossain, Mohammad Nurunnabi*, Khalid Hussain

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

10 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This article examines the consequences of routine mobile devices usage tendency in the TPACK-based classroom with the aim of improving academic performance. Findings from the primary data analysis with students and prospective graduates with teaching intention in future (n = 313) in China indicate that the regular usage tendency of mobile devices in the TPACK-based classroom has a significant effect on the academic performance of university students. The effect of routine mobile devices usage has a strong significant relationship among TPACK constructs, continuance intention and academic performance. Despite a few limitations, like small sample size, this article examines the usage of mobile devices in the classroom in such a way that it can help adult learners to improve their academic performance. Also, the article highlights significant paths for instructors, education policy makers and managers of higher educational institutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)589-607
Number of pages19
JournalTechnology, Pedagogy and Education
Volume30
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • IS continuance theory
  • TPACK
  • academic performance
  • mobile device
  • university students

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Computer Science Applications

Cite this