Browsing by Author "Velananda, Y. L."

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Critical Success Factors for Performance Oriented M-Learning in Sri Lanka
(Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2020) Dissanayake, D.M.R.; Velananda, Y. L.
Students engaged with multi tasks commitments demand modern learning environments facilitated with virtual engagements and high-tech contact methods. Thus, they are looking for such technically equipped learning facilities avoiding physical presence where they can learn at anytime and anywhere. The mobile devices provide many facilities for education sector providing execution supports for M-learning. This has reshaped the education model of many countries and institutions. Sri Lanka is an emerging economy and one of the countries in Asia reports higher level of educational priorities. Many of public sector universities and higher educational institutions have adopted M-learning in line with the government educational policies and some international funding options. However, it has attributed with some challenges in terms of strategy, motivation and performances. Thus, critical success factors on M-learning was the main research question addressed by this paper. This paper examines the critical success factors for improving performance-oriented M-Learning concerning nine factors: Perceived Ease of Use, Personal Innovativeness, Perceived Usefulness, Performance Expectancy, Self-Management of Learning, Effort Expectancy, Social influence, Perceived Self Efficacy and Perceived Playfulness. The factors were constructed in relation to the Technology Acceptance Model, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model and several other factors from the literature. The main research strategy used was the literature review with some attention given to cases and practices based on Sri Lankan context. Paper discusses different scenarios and cases guiding future research directions. Authors conclude research avenues by highlighting future research directions for the extended studies.
Readiness to Adopt M-Learning Solutions as the Training Platform Among Corporate Companies in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2020) Velananda, Y. L.; Wanninayake, W. M. C. B
Employees in corporate companies are frequent travelers and have insufficient time to participate in regular physical training. Thus, looking for a revolutionary technology era where they can learn at anytime, anywhere. The mobile technologies and mobile devices are attached to employees’ daily lifestyles. Hence, the best solution is the use of mobile learning as the training platform to enhance employee skills and knowledge. This paper examines the readiness to adopt M-Learning solutions as the training platform for corporate companies in Sri Lanka concerning the factors Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Personal Innovativeness, Performance Expectancy, Social influence, Self-Management of Learning. The factors were based on Technology Acceptance Model, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and several other factors from the literature. The report discusses the problem statement, objectives and literature review. Specific attention was made to Sri Lankan context in explaining the current practices. Then factors were analysed based on data collected from 132 participants from 30 corporate companies using a survey questionnaire. Data were analysed using Cronbach's Analysis, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and ANOVA. Based on the results, critical success factors were identified and the framework was developed. Finally, the recommendations were given, and the future research was discussed. The Perceived Ease of Use, Performance Expectancy and Self-Management of Learning were found as the critical factors which influence improving usage of mobile learning. The educational institutions and software development companies should focus on these factors before adopting the learning method and developing educational frameworks. Researchers can focus on M-learning targeting other professions and industries.