Implementation of Mobile Learning Apps for Instruction: Faculty Awareness and Accessibility in Nigerian Universities

Abstract

This paper assessed lecturers' awareness and accessibility to mobile learning apps in Nigerian Universities.  The demand of mobile learning has continually increased due to recent advances in modern technologies. However, as with any relatively new technology, its implementation is dependent on the stakeholders' awareness and access to it. Therefore, stakeholders, especially faculty members, are expected to give serious consideration to how mobile applications can be integrated and sustained into the instructional process if their institutions will continue to remain relevant in the face of these developments. In this study, 128 lecturers from three universities were surveyed.  The study employed a descriptive research design using a researcher-made questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The results showed that university lecturers are not aware of most mobile applications that can be utilized for instructional purposes; however, they had access to some of these m-apps. Also, no significant influence of gender on lecturers' awareness and access to mobile applications was discovered.