ACCEPTABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF MOBILE LEARNING AS A MEANS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING TRANSFORMATION. A CASE STUDY OF YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA, LAGOS STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the acceptability and utilization of mobile learning (m-learning) as a transformative tool for teaching and learning in higher education, using Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State, as a case study. It examined the availability of mobile devices, the level of acceptance among students and lecturers, and their influence on learning outcomes. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to fifty (50) respondents comprising both students and lecturers from four departments: Science Laboratory Technology, Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Accountancy. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Findings revealed that while most students owned mobile devices, institutional infrastructure to support m-learning remained inadequate. Both lecturers and students viewed mobile learning positively; however, technical limitations and high internet costs hindered full adoption. The study concluded that mobile learning promotes flexibility, self-directed learning, and instructional engagement. It recommended that higher institutions enhance digital infrastructure, provide regular training for lecturers, and adopt supportive policies to strengthen m-learning integration alongside traditional instruction.