POSSIBILITY TO USE MOBILE LEARNING TO PROMOTE WORLD HERITAGE SITE PRESERVATION AWARENESS IN LUANG PRABANG, LAO PDR: A READINESS STUDY

Abstract. This paper elucidates the current state of mobile technology readiness among young adults in higher education institution based on surveys and interviews. Although Lao PDR is ranked as low category in the ICT Index by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), findings show that there exists high level of readiness among the young adults. Recommendations for future research are developed to guide the development of mobile learning application with the aim to promote World Heritage Site preservation awareness.