The use of personal Computing devices for self-directed learning

Abstract

Covid 19 pandemic has disrupted education worldwide, affecting over 94% of the student population. One strategy to ensure seamless learning is the adoption of self-directed learning and personal computing devices. A survey was carried out in four public Universities in Kenya to assess the computing devices used by learners for self-directed learning. Five hundred seventy-two students pursuing either information technology or computer science students participated in the study. The findings revealed that over 90% of the students own a personal computing device. The most popular device was a smartphone, followed by a Laptop, a Personal computer and finally a Tablet. The majority of the students prefer using a laptop for self-directed because of the convenience of use. Over 90 % of students prefer using their computing devices to university-provided devices. Over 80% of the students are using their computing devices for learning. The findings will inform policy in the domain of technology-enhanced self-directed learning