For educators it is increasingly important to understand the motivators that encourage student learning and use of mobile devices for learning purposes. According to Garrison (1997), motivation is a key factor in self-directed learning as students are required to assume personal responsibility for both managing and monitoring their learning processes and construction of learning. However, Seifert and O’Keefe (2001) stressed that students need to feel confident, have a sense control over their learning, and consider the learning activities to be meaningful and relevant, for the effects of motivation to be maximised. Additionally, Martin (2006, p. 73) suggested that mo- tivation and engagement both have a significant role in students’ study, providing the energy and drive to work effectively, learn, and achieve to their potential.