{"title":"An Evaluation of the Opportunities and Challenges of Wi-Fi Adoption in Malaysian Institutions","authors":"Subrahmanyam Kodukula, Nurbiya Maimaiti","volume":38,"journal":"International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering","pagesStart":107,"pagesEnd":111,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/12108","abstract":"
There have been many variations of technologies that helped educators in teaching & learning. From the past research it is evident that Information Technology significantly increases student participation and interactivity in the classrooms. This research started with a aim to find whether adoption of Wi-Fi environment by Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) can benefit students and staff equally. The study was carried out in HEI-s of Klang Valley, Malaysia and the data is gathered through paper based surveys. A sample size of 237 units were randomly selected from 5 higher educational institutions in the Klang Valley using the Stratified Random sampling method and from the analysis of the data, it was found that the implementation of wireless technologies in HEIs have created lot of opportunities and also challenges.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1] Young, J.R. (1999). Are wireless networks the wave of the future?\r\nChronicle of higher Education, 45(22), pp. 25-26.\r\n[2] Mathews J.B, 2005, \"Why are Wireless Services Important to State and\r\nEducation Leaders?\", Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta\r\n(Online). Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.sreb.org\/programs\/edtech\/pubs\/PDF\/05T02-\r\nWhy_Wireless_Important.pdf\r\n[3] Prakash Nair, RA, (2002). \"The Role of Wireless Computing\r\nTechnology in the Design of Schools\", National Clearinghouse for\r\nEducational Facilities (NCEF) Publication. (Online). Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.edfacilities.org\/pubs\/wirelessII3.html\r\n[4] Griffioen, J., Seales, W., and Lumpp, J. (1999). Teaching in Real-time\r\nWireless Classrooms. Journal of Engineering, Education, 88(4), 397.\r\n[5] Darrell Walery, (2005), \"Tips for Implementing a Wireless Netwrok\",\r\nTHE Journal, Technological Horizons In, (Online). Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/thejournal.com\/articles\/17201\r\n[6] Zardoya I. (2001). \"Urban Students Cross the Digital Divide Through\r\nLaptop Leasing program\". Education, 122(2), p. 262.\r\n[7] Kim, S.H., Mims, C., & Holmes, K.P. (2006). An introduction to current\r\ntrends and benefits of mobile wireless technology use in higher\r\neducation. AACE Journal, 14(1), 77-100. (Online). Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.editlib.org\/index.cfm\/files\/paper_6158.pdf?fuseaction=Read\r\ner. DownloadFullText&paper_id=6158\r\n[8] Judith B., Rajala. (2003) \"Wireless technology in education.\", THE\r\nJournal, Technological Horizons In, (Online). Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/thejournal.com\/articles\/16482\r\n[9] Bartel, Charles. (2000). Carnegie Mellon University. Wireless\r\nAndrew\u00d4\u00c7\u00f6Frequently asked questions on deploying a wireless network,\r\n(Online).Available:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/computing\/documentation\/faq\r\n[10] John R. Savery, \"Faculty and Student Perceptions of Technology\r\nIntegration in teaching\", The Journal of Interactive Online Learning,\r\nVolume 1, Number 2, Fall 2002, ISSN: 1541-4914.\r\n[11] Mark Saunders, Philips Lewis and Adrian Thornhill .Research Methods\r\nfor Business Students, 2003, Prentice Hall.\r\n[12] Punch, K.F. (1998) Introduction to social research: quantitative and\r\nqualitative approaches. London: Sage publications\r\n[13] Shaw, F.H., & Giacquinta, J.B. (2000)., \"A survey of graduate students\r\nas end user of computer technology: New roles for faculty\".\r\nInformation Technology, Learning, and performance Journal, 18(1), pp.\r\n21-38.","publisher":"World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology","index":"Open Science Index 38, 2010"}