Fostering Engagement via Mobile Learning (M- Learning) Adoption among Accounting Students in Universiti Utara Malaysia

This study examined how mobile learning approach can enhance engagement skills and communication skills among accounting students in Universiti Utara Malaysia. This study employed qualitative action research methodology. In this approach, mobile learning application kahoot! Exercises, quizzes and assignments task adoption of mobile learning during class lecture and outside class activities for discussions. The results showed those students' engagement skills and communication skills among accounting students have enhanced with the use of mobile learning approach. Students had active learning opportunity where effective interaction happens among students and with the lecturer in anytime and anywhere. This study heightens lecturer awareness in identifying the learning tasks via mobile learning that are well developed. This may further be a motivating factor to adopt measures and new strategies for the improvement of students' skills. Statistics revealed a higher engagement rate when courses are delivered using the mobile learning among the students. Mobile learning deals is that of personalization, which adds to the sense of engagement and motivation of the lecturers with the students.