scholarly journals Information space of a higher school based on mobile technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (29) ◽  
pp. 359-367
Author(s):  
Roman Sergeevich Nagovitsyn ◽  
Dana Kazimirovna Bartosh ◽  
Ilya Vladimirovich Evtushenko ◽  
Nataliya Viktorovna Neverova
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Video Training ◽  
School Based ◽  
Information Competencies

This article presents the author’s vision of the content of the information space based on mobile technologies, which includes three synergistically interconnected areas: mobile Internet training, chat training and education based on mobile applications in the format of audio and video training. The purpose of the study: to develop the information space of a higher school based on mobile technologies and experimentally prove the effectiveness of its implementation in the training of students. The scientific novelty of the author’s research lies in the originality of the approach to the formation and further diagnosis of students' information competencies based on the implementation of mobile learning. The study developed informational competencies of students in the following groups: overall cultural, overall professional and professional. The results of the study are statistically proven (p<0.05) through an increase in the level of students' competencies in their informational education and independence when choosing an educational route through interactive and mobile technologies.

scholarly journals Using M-Learning Technology in Teaching Foreign Languages: A Panacea during COVID-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Elena Dolzhich ◽  
Svetlana Dmitrichenkova ◽  
Mona Kamal Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Learning Technology

<p class="0abstract">The higher education system around the world is being rapidly developed towards digitalization – from computers to laptops, from laptops to tablets and smartphones. Accordingly, traditional delivery of instruction is being shifted towards blended learning that is being gradually replaced with distance learning, i.e. higher education is moving forward with mobile learning (m-learning) technologies. The introduction of mobile learning became the most topical event in 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to which many countries had to completely move to distance learning in higher education. The purpose of the study is to analyze the prospects for the widespread use of mobile applications in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in Russia to Russian and Arab learners. In the course of the study, an online survey based on a questionnaire consisting of four open and closed questions was conducted. An empirical method was applied to collect the research data.  The survey was conducted at the Department of Foreign Languages of the Engineering Academy of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (EA PFUR). The total research sample included 200 participants and consisted of: 50 potential employers, 50 Russian and Arab students of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia studying Linguistics (training program code 035700), 50 faculty members, namely teachers of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Moscow State Pedagogical University and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, as well as 50 administrative staff of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. The purpose of the survey was to collect information about the use of mobile applications (Smartphone Apps) and the introduction of mobile learning technology (m-learning) in the process of teaching EFL to students. According to the results of the survey, instructors are actively using mobile technologies in their professional activities and all participants in the learning process are receptive to their introduction in education. At the same time, respondents believe that technical challenges are the major obstacle to the adoption of mobile applications; these problems must be overcome in order to enable more productive use of mobile applications. In this regard, the study of mobile applications that are suitable for specific aspects of learning a foreign language, such as spoken language, reading comprehension, listening or writing, can be considered a promising research area.</p>

Assessing the Benefits of AJAX in Mobile Learning Systems Design

2009 ◽  
pp. 324-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Xie
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Application Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Asynchronous Javascript And Xml

Mobile technologies are rapidly changing our lives with increasing numbers of services supported by mobile devices, including Web-based learning applications, providing opportunities for people to study anytime and anywhere. However, using Web-based mobile applications to present learning resources is a challenge for developers because the performance of the mobile Internet over GPRS networks is often unacceptably slow. A new Web development model, Ajax, may help to address this problem. Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript and XML), is an approach to Web application development that uses client-side scripting to reduce traffic between client and server and provide a seamless user application experience. In this chapter, we address the question of whether mobile Ajax provides measurable performance advantages over non-Ajax mobile learning applications. An empirical study was undertaken to measure mobile learning application performance over a GPRS network, comparing an Ajax application and an active server pages (ASP) application with identical functionality. Our results suggest that mobile Ajax can reduce the bandwidth requirement by around 70 percent, and cut the server’s response time in half. In addition, these performance improvements were noticed by users in our small group usability test.

scholarly journals Use of Smartphone Applications in English Language Learning—A Challenge for Foreign Language Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Kacetl ◽  
Blanka Klímová
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Capacity ◽  
Great Opportunity

At present, hardly any younger person can imagine life without mobile technologies. They use them on a daily basis, including in language learning. Such learning supported with mobile devices is called mobile learning, which seems beneficial especially thanks to the unique features of mobile applications (e.g., interactivity, ubiquity, and portability) and teachers’ encouragement and feedback. The purpose of this review study is to explore original, peer-reviewed English studies from 2015 to April 2019 and to determine whether mobile applications used in the learning of English as a foreign language are beneficial and/or effective. The methods are based on a literature review of available sources found on the research topic in two acknowledged databases: Web of Science and Scopus. Altogether, 16 original journal studies on the research topic were detected. The results reveal that mobile learning is becoming a salient feature of education as it is a great opportunity for foreign language learning. Its key benefits are as follows: the enhancement of the learner’s cognitive capacity, the learner’s motivation to study in both formal and informal settings, the learner’s autonomy and confidence, as well as the promotion of personalized learning, helping low-achieving students to reach their study goals. Although mobile learning seems to be effective overall, it is desirable to design, plan and implement it with caution, according to students’ needs, and to deliver multiple language skills in authentic learning environments.

scholarly journals Mobile technologies in the professional training of students of economic specialties

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Viacheslav Osadchyi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Modern Information Technology ◽  
Financial Monitoring

Representatives of economic specialties must have the skills to use modern information technology in their professional activities. One of these technologies is mobile, based on the use of mobile devices, services and mobile communications. The purpose of the study is to analyze the opportunities and prospects of mobile learning in the process of professional training of students of economic specialties. In order to study the prospects of introducing mobile technologies into the process of professional training for students of economic specialties in mobile app stores, analysis of applications for the platforms of Google Android and Apple iOS was conducted. Mobile applications have been identified which can be used in the process of training students of economic specialties in terms of content and functionality. They were assigned to the following groups: e-books, directories and dictionaries, news editions, manuals and manuals for economists, simulators of economic processes, appendices for learning a foreign language, question sets and simulators for passing the tests on economics, simulators for work with accounting programs, economic courses, economic calendars, economic calculators, financial monitoring applications, business plans and business ideas, notebooks and planners. As a result of a survey of teachers and students, it was concluded that all interviewed have mobile phones and use mobile Internet. In the educational process, mobile applications use 70% of teachers and 97% of students, including special programs of economics using 50% of teachers and 93% of students. Of the applications of economic orientation, most teachers use manuals for economists (70%) and directories and dictionaries (70%), most students - directories (77%) and training simulators for work with accounting programs (73%). Both lecturers and students indicated that they would like to use mobile applications of economic subjects in professional training. The results of the theoretical analysis and the survey give grounds to assert about the sufficient possibilities of available mobile technologies and the positive attitude towards their use in the professional training of students of economic specialties.

scholarly journals Identifying the Collage Student’s Perception Level of Mobile Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Topaloglu ◽  
Harun Ozkisi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distant Education ◽  
Education Tool ◽  
Day By Day

There have been great improvements in mobile technologies recently. In line with these developments, the use of mobile technologies in web based distance learning seems to be increasing day by day making learning possible via mobile devices. Both the continuous and rapid developments in mobile devices and the growing number of people with mobile phones render these technologies fruitful and actively used in many fields, including education worldwide, inclusive of our own country. Mobile learning is regarded as a reliable distant education tool for learners who wish to continue their education from outside the institutions. The study was conducted to measure the reactions of individuals to the developed mobile applications and give insight to them. The aim of this study is to identify undergraduate students’ use and attitudes of/towards mobile learning who are studying at Trakya University Kesan Yusuf Capraz School of Applied Disciplines. Observations were made about the use and the importance of mobile learning in our lives.Peer-review under responsibility of of the organizing committee of GLOBE-EDU Keywords: Distant Education; E-Learning; Mobile Devices; Mobile Learning; M-Learning

scholarly journals The state of mobile learning supported by gamification and augmented reality in higher education institutions across three continents

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-147
Author(s):  
Natércia Felgueiras Seabra Durão ◽  
Fernando Moreira ◽  
Maria João da Silva Costa Ferreira ◽  
Carla Santos Pereira ◽  
Nagaletchimee Annamalai
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
South America ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Voice Communications ◽  
Teaching Learning

The pervasive digitization is now a reality for organizations and society at large. In the last decade, for example, smartphones have been gradually transforming their scope from just voice communications providers to powerful media and computing devices. This transformation has led to a growth in business initiatives, namely in the services provision through mobile applications. In this context, higher education as an organization and part of society is compelled to change its operant mode in general and in particular in the teaching-learning process making it more digital and at the same time more motivating for students. The aim of this study is to investigate the perception that higher education professors in the area of technology, across Southern Europe, South America, and Asia have about the use of mobile technologies such as gamification and augmented reality and how they can be used to promote student’s engagement inside and outside of the classroom.

scholarly journals Using mobile learning applications for the development of students’ universal compe-tencies: Evaluation of the effectiveness

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 181-199
Author(s):  
Tatiana Vasilyevna Richter ◽  
◽  
Lidia Gennadievna Shestakova ◽  
Inna Mikhailovna Zentsova ◽  
Nataliya Yuryevna Sugrobova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Development Of Competencies ◽  
The University ◽  
Development Of Students

Introduction. Nowadays, the widespread use of mobile learning applications has brought significant changes in education. This paper addresses the problem of using mobile learning applications for developing universal competencies among students. The purpose of the research is to assess the effectiveness of using mobile applications for the development of universal competencies in students. Materials and Methods. The data were collected through reviewing and critical analysis of research literature on the development of competencies among students of higher educational institutions and the use of information, computer and mobile technologies for educational purposes. The empirical study was conducted using methods of educational research from 2017 to 2019. The sample consisted of students in years 3-5 doing an undergraduate degree in Education. Methods of mathematical statistics were employed for processing empirical data (correlation analysis). Results. The paper presents the results of evaluating the effectiveness of using mobile applications for developing students’ universal competencies. The authors identified the indicators for assessing the development of the selected universal competencies. The authors examined the following stages of developing universal competences by means of using mobile learning applications: (1) knowledge and skills alignment in the field of using mobile learning applications; (2) demonstrating knowledge and skills of using mobile learning applications; (3) inclusion of mobile learning applications in studying various disciplines (modules); (4) using mobile learning applications as a part of a larger activity (group projects); (5) using mobile learning applications for academic assessment (self-evaluation). It is emphasized that it is necessary to purposefully include students' work with mobile applications in the educational process of the university, when a student, being an active participant in the educational process, uses mobile applications to master the content of the discipline, enhance competencies and evaluate them. Conclusions. The article concludes that characteristics of using mobile learning applications identified and described in this research facilitate the development of students’ universal competencies. The findings can be used to improve the efficiency of the educational process at the university. Keywords Educating students; Universal competencies; Indicators of the formation of universal competencies; Mobile learning applications; E-portfolio; Self-assessment; Demonstration of competence; Group work

ROLE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN THE FORMATION OF INFORMATION COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-43
Author(s):  
Nurassyl Kerimbaev ◽  
Ivan Garvanov ◽  
Galina Tkach
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Information And Communication

This article deals with the topical issue for modern education about the role of mobile technologies in the formation of students’ information competence. The aim of the article is to consider the main trends in the formation of students’ information competence using mobile technologies in the learning process. The authors of the article give the concept of mobile learning, analyze its advantages and disadvantages. In this paper, mobile applications are considered as a tool for shaping information competence of students. Developed in the study mobile application «TopTaskerGeo» confirms the relevance of introducing mobile technologies in the learning process in order to informatize the educational environment and determines the effectiveness of mobile learning methods in the formation of informational competence of students. According to the survey conducted by the authors, there is an increase in students’ interest in mobile learning and information competence. Despite the fact that there is a small proportion of surveyed students who do not accept innovations and prefer traditional teaching methods, lessons using the mobile application «TopTaskerGeo» are interactive and contribute to the rapid development of information and communication skills. The value of this study is the development and implementation of the mobile application «TopTaskerGeo» in the education system in the study of academic disciplines.

Developing and Validating a M-Governance Framework Adoption Model of a University for Communication Services to Its Affiliated Institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 484
Author(s):  
E. Ramganesh ◽  
E. Kirubakaran ◽  
D. Ravindran ◽  
R. Gobi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Communication Services ◽  
Governance Framework ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Acceptance Model

The m-Governance framework of auniversity aims to utilize the massive reach of mobile phones and harness the potential of mobile applications to enable easy and round the-clock access to the services of its affiliated institutions.  In the current mobile age there is need for transforming e-governance services to m-Governance as m-Governance is not a replacement for e-Governance rather it complements e-Governance. With this unparalleled advancement of mobile communication technologies, universities are turning to m-governance to realize the value of mobile technologies for responsive governance and measurable improvements to academic, social and economic development, public service delivery, operational efficiencies and active stakeholder engagement. In this context the present study, aims to develop and validate a m-governance framework of a university by extending Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with its prime stakeholders so called the Heads of the affiliated institutions. A survey instrument was developed based on the framework and it was administered with 20 Heads of the affiliated Institutions. The results also showed that the Heads of the affiliated Institutions expressed their favorableness towards m-governance adoption.

scholarly journals Gamification-less: may gamification really foster civic participation? A controlled field experiment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Romano ◽  
Paloma Díaz ◽  
Ignacio Aedo
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Civic Participation ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Group Design ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Open Issue ◽  
Smart Communities

AbstractIn the context of smart communities, it is essential an active and continuous collaboration between citizens, organizations and institutions. There are several cases where citizens may be asked to participate such as in public decision-making process by informing, voting or proposing projects or in crisis management by sharing precise and timely information with other citizens and emergency organizations. However, these opportunities do not automatically result in participatory practices sustained over time. Mobile technologies and social networks provide the substratum for supporting formal empowerment, but citizen engagement in participation processes is still an open issue. One of the techniques used to improve engagement is gamification based on the humans’ predisposition to games. So far, we still lack studies that can prove the advantage of gamified systems respect to non-gamified ones in civic participation context. In this work, we present a between-group design experiment performed in the wild using two mobile applications enabling civic participation, one gamified and the other not. Our results highlight that the gamified application generates a better user experience and civic engagement.

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