Developing Mobile Learning Model at Tehran University with a Qualitative Approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Department of Higher Education Administration, Sciences and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22098/ael.2025.18246.1633

Abstract

Background and Objective: The present research was done with the aim to develope mobile learning model at Tehran University with a qualitative approach.

Research methodology: The method of present study was conventional content analysis and the statistical population consisted of all proficient of the country universities in the domain of higher and mobile learning during 2022-2023; among them 11 people were chosen through semi-structural interviews. The validity of interviews was inner validity and in order to estimate the reliability, the interviews were approved through re-test reliability test.

Findings: According to the obtained results of ‘Content Analysis’, through 260 initial codes, 152 categorized codes, 23 sub-themes and 4 main themes were identified and analyzed for the development of mobile learning in Tehran University; which was consisted of 1. Structural dimension(Technology, Cultural- Social, efficiency and Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Security and data storage, Support, Planning in massive level), 2. Educational Dimension (Needs assessment, Determining the goals, Planning in a small level, Content, Performance, Evaluation, Teaching, Learning) 3. Interactional Dimension (Networking and cooperation, Social and ethical responsibility, Accessibility) and 4. Psychological dimension(Anxiety, Joy, Attitude, Learnability, Efficiency); the desired model was offered afterward.

Conclusion: Hence, the utilization of developed model for mobile learning at Tehran University in present research can be numerated as an appropriate guide in order to expand educational level of Tehran University and other higher education to increase mobile learning status.

Keywords

Main Subjects



Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 18 October 2025
  • Receive Date: 08 September 2025
  • Revise Date:
  • Accept Date: 18 October 2025