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Table 2 The descriptive statistics for the students’ attitude regarding effectiveness of mobile learning

From: Effect of mobile learning on academic achievement and attitude of Sudanese dental students: a preliminary study

Item No.

Questionnaire indicator

Strongly agree

N %

Agree N %

Uncer- tain

N %

Disagree N %

Strongly disagree N %

Average

Stand- ard devia- tion

Q1

Mobile learning can be an effective method of learning as it can give immediate support.

17

54.8%

12

38.7%

2

6.5%

0

0

0

0

4.48

0.58

Q2

Mobile learning will bring new opportunities of learning

14

45.2%

15

48.4%

2

6.5%

0

0

0

0

4.41

0.64

Q3

Mobile learning will be more flexible method of learning as it can be done anytime, anywhere

19

61.3%

9

29%

3

9.7%

0

0

0

0

4.48

0.70

Q4

Mobile learning will improve communication between student and teacher.

9

29%

13

41.9%

6

19.4%

3

9.7%

0

0

3.85

0.99

 

Mobile learning cannot be used for learning due to:

       

Q5

expenses involved in Mobile learning

3

9.7%

10

32.3%

13

41.9%

5

16.1%

4

2.1

2.7

0.87

Q6

poor networking in the city

18

58.1%

11

35.5%

2

6.5%

0

0

0

0

1.48

0.64

Q7

unavailability of mobile phones with a larger number of students

2

6.5%

5

16.1%

14

45.2%

6

19.4%

4

12.9%

3.19

1.14