Challenges and Benefits of Mobile learning Adoption in OTM Programme in Delta State Polytechnics
Amiaya, Anita Ogheneovo Mrs.; Ranor, C. Linda Mrs.

Abstract
This study present the perceived challenges and benefits of adopting m-learning in Office Technology and Management programme in Delta State Polytechnics. The study employed descriptive survey design. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Population and sample comprised all the 55 lecturers and 210 HND II students. Data were collected through a ten-item structured questionnaire for each research question with a five point Likert rating scale. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions and t-test analysis to test the null hypotheses. The study found that more than 80% of both lecturers and students agree with all the benefits of adopting m-learning in OTM, despite the challenges in adopting and implementing m-learning. Hence, the study recommended, among others, that policy formulators should ensure that the challenges perceived in the study, among others, should be considered in the customization of OTM educational policies for m-learning environment in the country.

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