scholarly journals Implementing Mobile Learning Within Personal Learning Environments: A Study of Two Online Courses

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-198
Author(s):  
José Bidarra ◽  
Nuno Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Open University ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Personal Learning Environments ◽  
The Impact

This article presents a case-study of two distance learning courses, in order to address the question of universal adoption of mobile devices and applications by students, and the impact of these devices in personal learning environments (PLEs). First, a critical discussion of the value of these concepts in the current technological context was carried out, followed by an analysis of their impact on educational use, based on data collected in online courses on physics and statistics at Universidade Aberta, the Portuguese Open University. The results indicated that all students have adopted mobile learning, and the make-up of an individual’s PLE depends more on the learning resources available rather than on gender or age. These findings can help provide more efficient ways to implement learning by connecting current social needs to learners’ mobile PLEs, particularly when flexibility of time and space are of utmost importance. Further studies at the Portuguese Open University will address a larger and more balanced sample of students across more course units.

scholarly journals The impact of developing a system of personal learning environments in developing the skills of employing some Web 2.0 applications in the teaching of computer teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
 Ahmed bin Mustour bin Saleh Al Ghamdi - Akram Fathi Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Arithmetic Mean ◽  
Experimental Sample ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Personal Learning Environments ◽  
Remote Observation ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the research was to identify the impact of developing a system of personal learning environments on developing the skills of employing web applications in teaching teachers. The research sample consisted of (33) computer teachers in Unaiza governorate. The experimental sample was taught through a learning environment Personalized on Netvibes platform (Netvibes). The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05) between the arithmetic mean of the observation card and the arithmetic mean of the remote observation card in favor of the remote observation card.

The Commuter's Learning Journey

2016 ◽  
pp. 315-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Mentor
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Critical Incident ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Learning Journey ◽  
Personal Learning Environments

This chapter covers a five-year research project using field observations to document mobile use in different contexts. The critical incident technique is used to interrogate the observation notes, discussions, interviews and reflections. The value of the field observations is important for planning mobile learning initiatives. The observed adults' Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) are interrogated for evidence of learning in the absence of formal assessments in either a formative or summative manner. The time frame and chapter will reveal patterns and behavioral changes which could inform future mobile learning and adoption of mobile technology for education.

scholarly journals PLE & PLN FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING: A CASE STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
LETIZIA CINGANOTTO ◽  
DANIELA CUCCURULLO
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Personal Learning Networks ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Personal Learning Environments ◽  
Formación Permanente

Los recientes desarrollos de las tecnologías de aprendizaje están facilitando un cambio significativo en la experiencia formativa. El objetivo de este trabajo es explorar el potencial de los PLE (Personal Learning Environments) y de los PLN (Personal Learning Networks) a través de la descripción de un caso de estudio sobre una iniciativa de formación online: una respuesta innovadora a la gestión integrada de la "formación permanente" para la enseñanza de idiomas. El caso de estudio se refiere a una iniciativa online desarrollada a nivel internacional en 2012 y dirigida a profesores, formadores y educadores de todo el mundo, apasionados del aprendizaje de idiomas, utilizando tecnologías. Los autores planearon y moderaron una prueba de cinco semanas durante el "EVO 2012" (Electronic Village Online), ofreciendo una oportunidad libre para discutir y compartir ideas, prácticas y experiencias gracias a encuentros sincronizados en la plataforma Moodle, a través de videoconferencias con expertos internacionales y herramientas de trabajo asíncronos. El objetivo principal fue promover la conciencia de este tema, acompañando a profesorado y formadores en la explotación de las potencialidades de los PLE y de los PLN en clases de inglés para fines específicos (EFL en sus siglas en inglés).

The Commuter's Learning Journey

2016 ◽  
pp. 1218-1239
Author(s):  
Dominic Mentor
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Critical Incident ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Learning Journey ◽  
Personal Learning Environments

This chapter covers a five-year research project using field observations to document mobile use in different contexts. The critical incident technique is used to interrogate the observation notes, discussions, interviews and reflections. The value of the field observations is important for planning mobile learning initiatives. The observed adults' Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) are interrogated for evidence of learning in the absence of formal assessments in either a formative or summative manner. The time frame and chapter will reveal patterns and behavioral changes which could inform future mobile learning and adoption of mobile technology for education.

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