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Mobile Usage in Iran - An evaluation of cell phone role in improving individual knowledge

     
    International Conference on Mobile Learning, E-Society & E-Management
    © 2011 by OLS Journal - ISSN No : 2091- 0266
    Number 1
    Year of Publication : 2011
    Authors : Farnoush Zangouei, Masoud Ansari , Hamidreza Akbarieh , Meysam Samband
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  Citation Farnoush Zangouei, Masoud Ansari , Hamidreza Akbarieh , Meysam Samband . Mobile Usage in Iran - An evaluation of cell phone role in improving individual knowledge : OLS Journals Special Isssue on Mobile Learning, E-Society & E-Management , 2011 , Published by : OLS Journals
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  Abstract  
 

Today technological advances in telecommunication field are moving with a dazzling speed. These progress have been influenced on different fields such a political, social and of course educational issues. In this manner, cell phone devices with its informative/educational role offer a unique   opportunity for different social groups to improve their individual knowledge. This article is aimed to investigate the role of cell phone in improving individual knowledge among master students of Tehran city. The survey method with sample of 390 students is administered in this paper. Analysis of the findings indicates that there is a significant relationship between academic majors and the role of cell phones in improving individual knowledge.
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  Keywords

: Mobile learning–Individual knowledge- Cell phone
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