Table I Summary of the students’ views... | Emerald Publishing

Table I

Summary of the students’ views and suggestions on mobile learning

Device usability
Portability	It is inconvenient to use a mobile device with a large screen in a ward Using a mobile device during clinical hours will be criticised by staff Storing materials in a mobile device can get rid of carrying thick textbooks, and increases the flexibility of the students’ learning schedules
Information availability	It is convenient to jot notes directly onto the device with the lecture notes pre-downloaded to it
Psychological comfort	Terms can be searched efficiently in the e-textbook on the mobile device
Satisfaction	The user interface has not been optimised to reduce the complexity in displaying text and taking notes simultaneously The screen size of the device is too small which makes it unfit for reading and multitasking
Interaction learning
Learner-content	Learner-content interaction is hampered by the uncertainty about the reliability of learning content online
Learner-teacher	Some students prefer asking the teacher questions individually face-to-face Some students tend to ask teachers questions through e-mails after reviewing the materials after class
Learner-learner	Learning resources are shared online among peers
Learning communities	Students enter into dialogues and collaborate in group projects with the use of messaging tools such as WhatsApp
Social technology
System connectivity	Social media such as Facebook groups can be used to share learning materials