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Sultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University
College of EducationCollege of Education
Department of Instructional & Learning TechnologiesDepartment of Instructional & Learning Technologies
Mobile learningMobile learning TechnologyTechnology
Submitted to: Dr. Alaa SadikSubmitted to: Dr. Alaa Sadik
Done by: Hanaa Saif Alzuhaibi(69635)Done by: Hanaa Saif Alzuhaibi(69635)
Abeer salim Al-maawali (82910)Abeer salim Al-maawali (82910)
Definition:Mobile learning is defines as:
The achievement of any knowledge and skill through using mobile technology, anywhere, anytime, that results in an alteration in behavior.
The terms of education and training on mobile devices.
Objectives of using m-learning in DE:
Improving communication and learning in DE Maintain and enhance contact with students and teachers Support and improve student retention
Technologies that support mobile learning:
Personal digital assistant (PDA) Ultra-Mobile PC
Smartphone tablet PC Mobile phone
Features:
Enables learners to construct understandings M-learning is collaborative M-learning is engaging and fun Allows users to have access to the resources in different formats
(voice, text, picture and video) Allows the reuse of material Accessible from anywhere. Offers flexible environment in which other services and components
can be added. Games and simulation for learning on mobile devices
Advantages:
helps learners to improve literacy and numeric skills can be used for independent and collaborative learning experiences it is portable form one place to another Learners can interact with each other and with the instructor instead
of hiding behind large monitors. not much technological pre-requisites provides real time and location independency Learner can individually control his her speed of learning Easy to use. used anywhere, anytime Handwriting with the stylus pen is more intuitive than using
keyboard and mouse. It's possible to share assignments and work collaboratively; learners
and practitioners can e-mail each other, using the infrared function of a PDA or a wireless network such as Bluetooth.
Disadvantages:
Small screens that limit the amount of information that can be displayed. Causing students using them for long periods of time
There are limited storage capacities for mobiles and PDAs.
Challenges to the Security of the Device and Its Data
Battery Life, data loss due to battery problems
It's difficult to use moving graphics, especially with mobile phones
It's a fast-moving market, especially for mobile phones, so devices can become out of date very quickly.
Bandwidth may degrade with a larger number of users when using wireless networks.
How m-learning is used to support learning:
It provides Communication and Collaboration. Real-time chat , data sharing. Students make groups,
Allow Capturing and integrating data. Mobile library, network database, data collection, data synthesis.
Flexible physical access. Students use local databases, interactive promptive and just-in-time instruction.
Examples:
Example 1 :MediaBoard
Is a flexible, web-based tool which lets learners build up online web pages by sending messages, pictures and audio from their phones.
Author can use this tool for:
following directions or answering questions to complete a task
recording speech or other audio using photographs
adding and editing text to create a
multimedia web site
Each mediaBoard that an author sets up is a bit like an Internet message board.
Users can attach audio, text and images to the zones on their mediaBoard by uploading them from their computer via the web, by
e-mail, or by multimedia message (MMS) from a handheld computer or a mobile phone.
Example 2 :SMS quiz author:
The SMS quiz author is a web-based application that allows you to set up an automated response system for multiple-choice quizzes on the learner’s mobile phone. Participants answer questions by text and receive instant feedback.
Exampl3: MyLearning author for Pocket PC:
MyLearning author for Pocket PC (or PDA)is a set of easy-to-use software tools that let you
-create learning activities for learners-create quizzes-using sound and Flash files as well as text.
Research:
Title:(Effectiveness Of Mobile Learning In Distance Education) in Allama Iqbal
Open University, Pakistan
Author:Dr. Muhammad Imran YOUSUF
Objective:The main aim of this research is to better understand and measure students‟ attitudes and perceptions towards the importance of mobile learning in distance education
Results: Mobile learning can improve the DE by enhancing ways of
communication among distance learners, tutors and supporting staff.
The biggest advantage of this technology is that it can be used anywhere, anytime and its usage is easy access to a larger number of distance learners.
Features analysis:
Time of interactionSynchronous*
Asynchronous*
Type of interaction
Student-student*
Student-teacher*
Student-content *
Student-machine*
Learning styleGroup-based*
Self-based learning*
Flexibility
Anytime*
Anyplace*
Ease of access/use*
Speed
Development*
Feedback*
Delivery*
InstructionStand-alone medium*
Multimedia support*
Cost Cost effectiveness*