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Shonola, Shaibu A. and Joy, Mike (2014) Mobile learning security concerns from university students' perspectives. In: 2014 International Conference on Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL), Thessaloniki, Greece, 13-14 Nov 2014 pp. 165-172. doi:10.1109/IMCTL.2014.7011127
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IMCTL.2014.7011125
Abstract
The use of mobile devices as learning aids is increasing due to availability and affordability of mobile phones, smartphones and tablets among students. Many learners use their handheld devices not only for calling and texting, but also for educational purposes. Some promoters and developers of mobile learning in universities are developing and delivering learning content and instructions on mobile devices without adequate consideration for security of stakeholders' data, whereas the use of these mobile technologies for learning poses a serious threat to confidentiality, integrity and privacy of those involved in learning delivery, including the students. This paper discusses the security concerns of mobile learning from the learner's perspective based on a study conducted in higher education institutions in Nigeria. The study identified the security threats that learners may face when using mobile devices for educational purposes and examined the perceived damaging effects of mobile learning on students in cases there is a security breach. This paper concludes with recommendations for alleviating the security threats.
Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science | ||||||
Book Title: | 2014 International Conference on Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL2014) | ||||||
Official Date: | 2014 | ||||||
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Page Range: | pp. 165-172 | ||||||
DOI: | 10.1109/IMCTL.2014.7011127 | ||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 2 May 2016 | ||||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 2 May 2016 | ||||||
Embodied As: | 1 | ||||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||||
Title of Event: | 2014 International Conference on Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL) | ||||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||||
Location of Event: | Thessaloniki, Greece | ||||||
Date(s) of Event: | 13-14 Nov 2014 | ||||||
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