Educational Barriers
Social Barriers
Technical Barriers
Limitations of educational institutions can be costly to install difficult to change. Some of the educational barriers include:
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Difficulty with the assimilation of curriculum
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Student-staff communication
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Outdated infrastructure
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Increased faculty training and workload
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Limited institutional and technology support
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Superficial learning
Adopting the M-Learning can be a challenging process for some learners and educators due to personal intrinsic factors. Some of the social barriers include:
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Negative perceptions and interest
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Digital literacy and technical competence
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Commitment to M-Learning practices
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Background and past experiences
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Distractedness
Using technology in educational settings will always pose difficulties in use and implementation. Some of the technical barriers include:
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Accessibility and affordability (device, data, connectivity costs)
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Operational limitations
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Cross-platform compatibility
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Wireless connectivity
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Limited IT support
