EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF MOBILE LIBRARY APPS ON STUDENT LEARNING AT CKT AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE: A CASE STUDY

This study aims to explore the utilization of mobile applications by undergraduate students to support their academic pursuits, with a particular focus on identifying freely available applications. In a descriptive survey design, data was gathered through a comprehensive questionnaire administered to a random sample of undergraduate students from 18 departments at Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce, and Science College. A total of 284 respondents participated in the study, providing valuable insights into their engagement with mobile applications for academic purposes. The findings of this research reveal that undergraduate students demonstrate a significant frequency of mobile application usage, and the survey highlighted several notable applications that are freely accessible. These identified mobile applications were found to have a favourable impact on the students' overall teaching and learning patterns. The study indicated that students actively seek out user-friendly, free, and open-source software mobile applications to enhance their educational experiences. The outcomes of this study not only offer a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of mobile application adoption among undergraduate students but also serve as a valuable resource for educational institutions seeking to optimize their digital learning environments. The importance of freely available applications, this research advocates for the development and promotion of user-friendly and open-source mobile applications tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in a higher education setting.