scholarly journals Mobile Learning Cognitive Architecture and the Study of Literature

10.28945/3179 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Nash
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Literature ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Political Correctness ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cognitive Architecture ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Globalized World

The growing popularity of mobile devices, coupled with the ever-increasing number of high-quality e-books available for free download is causing a re-examination of core curriculum and instructional philosophies. Perhaps the most - making “great books” programs available and accessible - newly interesting, despite misgivings and political correctness of the last few decades. Distance learning via mobile devices, which incorporate some of the techniques of television and film, has made the classics of literature available and allowed people to have access to classics at a very low cost. At the same time, it has re-animated debates about the nature of study of comparative literature in a globalized world.

The Research of Rural Mobile Learning Platform Based on Android System

2013 ◽  
Vol 333-335 ◽  
pp. 2202-2205
Author(s):  
Ji Chun Zhao ◽  
Jian Xin Guo ◽  
Jing Gong ◽  
Chun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Software Design ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Fourth Quarter ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Android System

Android system has become the world's most widely used phone platform, overtaking Symbian in the fourth quarter of 2010, and the software of choice for technology companies who require a low-cost, customizable, lightweight operating system for high tech devices without developing one from scratch, so it is possible used in rural distance learning. The text introduced a method of rural distance learning based on Android system, and the software design is given, the test effect is shown. The terminal users can get the information service through the Android system phone, which is suitable for rural users.

LEZI

2011 ◽  
pp. 256-276
Author(s):  
Mario A. Bochicchio ◽  
Nicola Fiore
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Regular Structure ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Production Cycles ◽  
Multimedia Product ◽  
Multimedia Features

In this chapter we present LEZI, an experimental software tool oriented to the production of indexed videos enriched with hypertextual and multimedia elements for distance learning applications. LEZI is based on the assumption that in particular types of educational hypermedia productions, the quality of educational content may easily compensate for a user interface limited to the essentials or a reduced set of multimedia features. Production of this kind of hypermedia application can be high quality, even with short production cycles at very low cost. The purpose of the chapter is to show how a traditional lesson or a conference can be effectively transformed into a powerful multimedia product based on a very simple and regular structure.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS MOBILE TRAINING IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP AS A RESOURCE-ORIENTED FORM

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 116-131
Author(s):  
Наталія Василівна Кононец ◽  
Світлана Іванівна Нестуля
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Learning Platform

In the article, the authors consider mobile learning as a form of resource-based learning of university students in the study of professionally-oriented disciplines. The advantages of mobile learning are revealed: using the latest technology in training; using lightweight, compact, portable devices in training; delivering blended, resource-oriented learning; providing a quality support for training in any format; teaching students with special needs; reducing the costs of educational support; using the new ways of educational content developing; providing the continuous targeted support for the educational process; creating a fun, exciting and comfortable learning experience. The conditions necessary for organization of mobile education in the educational environment of a modern university are described: availability of mobile devices for students and teachers; access to developed electronic educational resources (electronic textbooks and manuals, educational websites, distance learning courses); organization of feedback between the teacher and the student. On the example of the discipline "Fundamentals of Leadership" at the University of Ukoopspilks "Poltava University of Economics and Trade" (PUET), Ukraine, the authors propose ways of organizing mobile learning for distance students. The developed distance course (via distance learning platform Moodle) and the electronic manual on "Fundamentals of Leadership" for mobile devices (program Dr.Explain) are offered. The opportunities and benefits of Dr.Explain program, which allows you to create e-learning manuals for mobile learning, are demonstrated. The article states that Dr.Explain is a convenient and effective tool / aid for developing a variety of electronic educational resources, ranging from electronic lectures and manuals to complete electronic courseware package and educational Internet resources. The authors emphasize that for mobile learning, it is necessary to create electronic teaching aids in the formats supported by mobile devices.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Smartphone and Tablet PC Apps for Japanese Language Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-82
Author(s):  
Fusako Ota
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Tablet Pc ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
Business Sectors ◽  
And Training

The emergence of smartphones and tablet PCs in the second decade ofthe 21 sf century has furthered possibilities for mobile learning. Thecharacteristics of smartphones and tablet PC devices such as affinity,portability, accessibility and the availability of low cost applications(apps) with various functions have transformed these devices into arealistic means of learning. In fact, it has been reported that manysecond language (L2) learners have used such language learning appsand evaluated them positively. The adaptation of mobile apps for L2language education and training has been actively implemented by notonly individual users but also educational and business sectors in manycountries. Thus, this study explores the effectiveness of smartphone andtablet PC apps for Japanese language learning, focusing on learners ofJapanese at a university in Australia. The types of Japanese languagelearning apps that students have used and their usage are examined, inorder to investigate the effectiveness of such apps. This study aims toprovide helpful information to L2 educators and learners about theadaptation of mobile devices to assist their language teaching andlearning.

Audio Streaming to IP-Enabled Bluetooth Devices

2009 ◽  
pp. 90-97
Author(s):  
Sherali Zeadally
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Personal Area Networks ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Data Services ◽  
Radio Transceiver ◽  
Small Form Factor

Over the last few years, we have witnessed the emergence of many wireless systems and devices such as cellular phones, personal digital assistants, pagers, and other portable devices. However, they are often used separately, and their applications do not interact. One of the goals of personal area networks (PANs) (Bluetooth SIG, 2002a; Gavrilovska & Prasad, 2001) is to enable such a diverse set of devices to exchange information in a seamless, friendly, and efficient way. The emergence of Bluetooth (Bluetooth SIG, 2001b; Roberts, 2003) wireless technology promises such seamless networking. Bluetooth is an open industry standard that can provide short-range radio communications among small form factor mobile devices. Bluetooth is based on a high-performance, low-cost integrated radio transceiver and has been designed to provide a cable replacement technology with emphasis on robustness and low cost. Bluetooth supports two types of links: the synchronous connection-oriented (SCO) link and the asynchronous connectionless link (ACL). Figure 1 illustrates the Bluetooth protocol stack. The link manager protocol (LMP) performs link setup and configuration functions. The logical link and control adaptation (L2CAP) layer supports protocol multiplexing and connection-oriented/connectionless data services. The host controller interface (HCI) layer provides an interface to access the hardware capabilities of Bluetooth. In this article, we focus on the design and implementation of an architecture that (a) provides interoperability and connectivity of Bluetooth networks with other networks using Internet protocol (IP) technology and (b) enables Bluetooth mobile devices to wirelessly stream high-quality audio (greater bandwidth than toll quality voice) content from other Internet devices. We also investigate the efficiency of different design approaches that can be used by Bluetooth-enabled devices for high-quality audio streaming.

ACCOMMODATING MOBILE LEARNING IN COLLEGE PROGRAMS

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Alden
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
College Programs ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Selected Functions

Mobile devices and applications are expected to have a significant impact on teaching and learning in the near future. Yet colleges and universities are currently facing severe budget constraints and discretionary funding is restricted for new initiatives. The question addressed in this paper is: “What strategy should an institution of higher learning with limited resources use in adapting the capabilities of mobile devices to benefit its academic programs?” To help answer this question, students were surveyed to identify their perceptions on the importance of a selected set of mobile learning functions, their experience with using those functions, their recommendation for a mobile learning adoption strategy, and information on the particular mobile devices they possess. The recommended strategy was “pick and choose special capabilities to develop” with the selected functions being (1) Receive alerts and reminders about assignments and appointments concerning the course being taken; (2) Communicate individually with faculty, an advisor, or other students using voice, email, or text messaging; (3) Post or reply to items in a poll, discussion board, or other application; and (4) Download and review lesson materials from a course being taken. Other recommendations included techniques for faculty and student support services as well as institutional policies for limiting models of mobile devices for use in courses, making online courseware for laptops and desktops the same as mobile learning courseware, and making the opportunity for mobile learning optional.

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