International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 3(11), pp. 336-341. December, 2015. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2015060

 

Full Length Research

 

Perception and Usage of Wi-Fi Infrastructure among Students Community

 

Veena G

 

Research Scholar, Dept of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University, Kojaje, Mangalore. E-Mail:veenanaik50@gmail.com

 

Accepted 2 December 2015

Abstract

The advent of wireless technologies have permitted learners to converse universally anywhere and anytime and made it possible for learners to obtain and share information through wireless hand held devices such as Smartphone’s, laptops and tablets. The purpose of present study is to find out the awareness and use of Wi-Fi infrastructure among students community of Mangalore University for different academic purposes. The study used well structured questionnaire for data collection and distributed to the PG student community of the Mangalore University. In a total, 180 questionnaires were distributed to students of various departments, out of which, 152 filled questionnaires were received back. The result of the study shows that majority of students are aware of the existence Wi-Fi facility, and they are satisfied with present Wi-Fi facility. The research study suggested that University Library should arrange different user awareness programme /orientation and training programs to educate the learners how to use the new technologies to achieve their educational goals.

 

Keywords: Wi-Fi, Use, PG Students, Mangalore University, Smartphone

 

Cite This Article As: Veena G (2015). Perception and Usage of Wi-Fi Infrastructure among Students Community. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 3(11): 336-341.