[EN]The increasing growth of mobile technology in our Society has become a reality. This paper was designed
to research about the different factors and drivers that could influence students’ behaviour into the usage
of mobile technologies for learning.
The methodology was based on a quantitative survey grounded on the Technology Acceptance Model
and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Data were collected from medical students
in University of Coimbra.
This model pointed to a behaviour pattern based on the experience and application by medical students,
correlating with a strong attitude towards using mobile technology for learning (57%) and willingness
to recommend it (40.5%).
In line with previous studies, Social Influence raised to be an important factor towards the Attitude and
Behavioural Intention of using Mobile Learning. In addition, according to the results, the student’s ease of
perception seems to be the main factor affecting the Social Influence (31.9%) and the reliability for
recommending this technology for learning was the main factor that affected the Behavioural Intention.
Findings provide support for Technology Acceptance Model and the implications of these findings are
discussed within the context of Innovation in Education.
