Developing and explaining the mobile-based learning model of social networking in higher education in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. in Educational Management, Tehran Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Higher Education Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Islamic Azad University, Research Center, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Development, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract
In this study, a model for validation and validation of social network-based mobile learning in higher education in Iran has been investigated. Mobile learning is a concept that is composed of a combination of two forms of education or e-learning and distance learning and is generally done via mobile and social media. The research method in this article is a mixed one. Firstly, based on qualitative method and specifically based on interviews with subject matter experts, the dimensions, components and indicators of mobile learning concept are extracted and then in the quantitative phase, by formulating a questionnaire. Based on the qualitative stage indicators and after implementing a WhatsApp social networking 'statistical basics' learning course, 300 participants in this questionnaire-based survey were recruited based on 281 data. Questionnaire was valid - validation and factor analysis of mobile learning model in higher education were conducted. The findings of the qualitative research showed that the mobile learning model has 4 components and 24 components. These dimensions include the "learner or learner" dimension, "interaction and communication", "tools and technology" and "infrastructure". Quantitative results also showed that in exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, factor loadings of all indices were higher than 0.3, and goodness of fit indices showed good fit. Also, the indices had good reliability (Cronbach's alpha) in the model.

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