Fostering Student Engagement in E-Learning Using Mobile Technology

The pandemic has induced significant changes in the higher education sector with the shift to e-learning. The range of e-learning possibilities in higher education has increased due to mobile learning. The present study attempts to understand the role of mobile technology in the higher education sector in India. Using a qualitative exploratory approach, the authors obtained the responses of 100 educators by conducting semi-structured interviews. Various advantages associated with the application of mobile technology in e-learning in higher education that can boost student engagement and participation have been identified. The authors also propose a 4 E Process that educators can adopt to augment student engagement when using mobile learning technology in the e-learning process.