INTEGRATION OF MOBILE LEARNING IN BALTISTAN REGION: A CASE OF SECONDARY TEACHERS’ READINESS

Abstract

Mobile-learning techniques show new horizons in the field of education that enhance a m more learner centered pedagogical approach to a more specific teacher-centered. Knowing teachers' readiness for Mobile Learning could enable a more successful integration. This study aims to investigate the readiness for mobile learning integration among Baltistan Regions teachers. In order to investigate teachers’ readiness toward mobile learning, the Mobile Learning Readiness Survey (MLRS) developed by Christensen and Knezek (2017) was utilized. The results of this study showed Secondary School teachers’ mobile learning readiness was high in general.  Secondary school teachers’ readiness of possibilities and benefits were high as compared to preferences and external influences. This study would present the information for the administration about teachers’ readiness to integrate mobile learning. The study also recommends the policy makers that the teachers be given sufficient training on how to use mobile learning into teaching and learning processes to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills in integrating the technology in classrooms.