The impact of mobile technology on the learning of management science, and the development of problem-solving skills

Sheila Cheng and Heng Loke Siow
Asia e University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Learning is the construction of knowledge. E-learning is the application of information and communication technology (ICT) to make education accessible to learners who are not physically on-site. It is ubiquitous, enabling learners to study whenever they prefer and from wherever they are in the world. In the learning of problem-solving skills through the subject of management science, mobile technology plays an important role in enhancing students’ understanding and learning. This paper presents part of the research findings from a sample of 15 students who are undergraduates and four facilitators in the course Management Science. With the introduction of wireless and mobile technologies, the respondents have mixed opinions about the efficacy of mobile learning — whether it enhances or retard their learning of the subject. The implications of the study are suggested.