scholarly journals Mobile Application Development for Technology Enhanced Learning: An Applied Study on the Students of the College of Mass Communication at Ajman University

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (08) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidal Al Said
Keyword(s):  
Mass Communication ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Applied Study ◽  
Student Interview ◽  
Educational Applications ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Educational applications play an important role in modern education. Based on this, the objectives of this study are as follows: analyze a student interview (focus group) that has been conducted among University student of college of Mass Communication at Ajman University; determine the characteristics of educational applications; find out possible advantages and disadvantages of educational applications; formulate, including based on a student interview, criteria for choosing educational applications; divide educational applications into different categories to more fully see the academic possibilities of their use; develop student skills. Based on the objectives, it is decided to divide the study into two parts. The first step is to analyze semi-structured interviews that have been conducted with students. In the second part of the study, a list of educational applications is compiled, indicating their educational categories.

A Theory-Practice Research Framework for Video-Enhanced Learning, Assessment, and Feedback

2020 ◽  
pp. 100-126
Author(s):  
James McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Educational Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Enhanced Learning

This chapter discusses a two-year project that explored the impact of video-enhanced learning, assessment, and feedback on undergraduate first-year students in higher education. Underpinned by a pragmatist epistemology, and arguing the case for a design-based methodological approach within a theoretical framework embracing the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, the community of inquiry, and the conversational framework, the chapter explores contemporary research into assessment and feedback, uses of technology-enhanced learning to promote inclusivity, and educational applications of asynchronous video.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Entertainment Mobile Applications in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Sina Baghbaniyazdi ◽  
Amir Ekhlassi ◽  
Kamal Sakhdari
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Research On Application

While previous research on application adoption has partly advanced our understanding of factors affecting the adoption of mobile applications, less attention has been given to the whole process of application development, from idea characteristics to the supportive activities after launch. In particular, less is known about these factors in the context of developing countries, where mobile applications are gaining increasing popularity. In this vein, this paper, adopting a grounded theory approach, aims to identify factors influencing the adoption of entertainment mobile application from the developer's points of view focusing on different phases of application development in the novel context of Iran. The authors' in-depth semi-structured interviews with experts in mobile application development firms indicate 15 factors classified within four categories based on the application development process, entailing idea characteristics, design, marketing communications and supportive activities. The implications of these findings provides valuable insight into why some mobile applications are more successful than others.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF MAPPING APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B6 ◽  
pp. 165-168
Author(s):  
A. A. Kolesnikov ◽  
P. M. Kikin
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mobile Platforms ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Mobile Application Development ◽  
Development Experience ◽  
Development Technology ◽  
Mobile Development

Development of mobile applications is a very popular trend of today’s informational technologies. Moreover, mapping applications are one of the most popular among all. However, development of mobile applications has some issues while implementing application for multiple mobile platforms and while making it work offline. According to our development experience, it was decided to show main methods of mobile application development, describe advantages and disadvantages of each with respect to mapping functions and application complexity. Special attention was paid to hybrid mobile development technology in order to check out the widespread information about it’s high development speed in compare to “native” and to make sure that it allows to realize easy transferring of existing web application to mobile platform.

CONTRIBUTION OF TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING TO THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 436-444
Author(s):  
Ausra Rutkiene ◽  
Rasa Greenspon
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Special Education Needs ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Students with special educational needs (henceforth, SEN) are usually separated from traditional educational settings; thus, risk of being completely excluded from educational activities due to their physical or mental limitations is increased and access to education can be reduced significantly. Thus, a problem arises that students with SEN have restricted possibilities to participate in study process and to obtain desired qualifications together with non-disabled students; therefore, they may feel excluded from education system. The aim of the research is to evaluate how technology enhanced learning (henceforth, TEL) contributes to reducing exclusion of students with SEN. In order to achieve the aim, qualitative research methodology has been applied. Data has been selected during semi-structured interviews and analyzed by applying a qualitative content analysis. Research participants are graduate students with SEN who are currently engaging themselves in study process fostered by TEL at U.S. universities. The research has provided the following findings: TEL increases accessibility of education by eliminating social and physical barriers, enabling constant movement, and helping students with SEN cope with their impairments. TEL can be the only way for learners to complete their education. The research has not indicated that TEL can ensure inclusion. However, TEL enables students with SEN to receive qualifications and degrees in a much more convenient way.

scholarly journals A strategic response to MOOCs: How one European university is approaching the challenge

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Brown ◽  
Eamon Costello ◽  
Enda Donlon ◽  
Mairead Nic Giolla-Mhichil
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Institutional Response ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Decision Points ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Compare And Contrast ◽  
Institutional Drivers

<p class="normal">This paper briefly outlines some of the macro level claims, counter-claims and unresolved debates surrounding the rapid growth of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Higher Education. It then reports insights, experiences and perceptions of those charged with developing a strategic institutional response to the challenges and opportunities presented by the MOOC movement framed within a wider European context. A description of the key drivers, strategic deliberations and major decision points at Dublin City University (DCU) is provided along with brief analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of a range of MOOC options set against an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technology-enhanced learning terrain. In reflecting on this micro level experience, informed by lessons from the burgeoning literature on MOOCs, the paper aims to demonstrate the value of aligning key decisions with well-defined institutional drivers, which are used to help compare and contrast the affordances of different MOOC platforms. Finally, a number of strategic questions are presented that may help guide future decisions about the adoption of MOOCs by other institutions. </p>

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Entertainment Mobile Applications in Iran

2018 ◽  
pp. 1552-1566
Author(s):  
Sina Baghbaniyazdi ◽  
Amir Ekhlassi ◽  
Kamal Sakhdari
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Research On Application ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

While previous research on application adoption has partly advanced our understanding of factors affecting the adoption of mobile applications, less attention has been given to the whole process of application development, from idea characteristics to the supportive activities after launch. In particular, less is known about these factors in the context of developing countries, where mobile applications are gaining increasing popularity. In this vein, this paper, adopting a grounded theory approach, aims to identify factors influencing the adoption of entertainment mobile application from the developer's points of view focusing on different phases of application development in the novel context of Iran. The authors' in-depth semi-structured interviews with experts in mobile application development firms indicate 15 factors classified within four categories based on the application development process, entailing idea characteristics, design, marketing communications and supportive activities. The implications of these findings provides valuable insight into why some mobile applications are more successful than others.

Influencing Factors for Adopting Technology Enhanced Learning in the Medical Schools of Punjab, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
pp. 1275-1288
Author(s):  
Shazia Iqbal ◽  
Shahzad Ahmad ◽  
Ian Willis
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
National Level ◽  
Faculty Training ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Faculty Time ◽  
Enhanced Learning

As the successful establishment of technology supported educational systems requires wide investment in terms of finances and faculty time, this study explores the influencing factors in the adoption of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and the main barriers encountered during the use of TEL in Punjab, Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical educators and thematic analysis was carried out using Nvivo-10. The study participants were well aware of educational technologies and stated that the influencing factors for adoption of TEL were self-effort, motivation, a personal positive approach and departmental policy. The institutions were well equipped with resources but the main problem was the lack of faculty training and institutional support. The study concludes that pedagogy is the main driver for the use of educational technologies. At the national level, it is suggested that governing bodies can provide definite polices and guidelines for the implementation of TEL. Therefore, it is advocated that recognizing online courses can enhance potential learners' interest to enroll for e-learning programmes. At the institutional level, it is proposed to encourage the establishment of institutional policies and the organization of workshops for faculty training. At an individual level, it is stressed that there is a basic requirement to develop a technology-oriented culture partly by sharing the power and expertise among the department heads and faculty members.

Influencing Factors for Adopting Technology Enhanced Learning in the Medical Schools of Punjab, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shazia Iqbal ◽  
Shahzad Ahmad ◽  
Ian Willis
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
National Level ◽  
Faculty Training ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Enhanced Learning

As the successful establishment of technology supported educational systems requires wide investment in terms of finances and faculty time, this study explores the influencing factors in the adoption of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and the main barriers encountered during the use of TEL in Punjab, Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical educators and thematic analysis was carried out using Nvivo-10. The study participants were well aware of educational technologies and stated that the influencing factors for adoption of TEL were self-effort, motivation, a personal positive approach and departmental policy. The institutions were well equipped with resources but the main problem was the lack of faculty training and institutional support. The study concludes that pedagogy is the main driver for the use of educational technologies. At the national level, it is suggested that governing bodies can provide definite polices and guidelines for the implementation of TEL. Therefore, it is advocated that recognizing online courses can enhance potential learners' interest to enroll for e-learning programmes. At the institutional level, it is proposed to encourage the establishment of institutional policies and the organization of workshops for faculty training. At an individual level, it is stressed that there is a basic requirement to develop a technology-oriented culture partly by sharing the power and expertise among the department heads and faculty members.

scholarly journals Implementation of persuasive design principles in mobile application development: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1464
Author(s):  
Nor Afifah Shafin ◽  
RD Rohmat Saedudin ◽  
Nor Hazana Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mobile Application Development ◽  
Persuasive Systems ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Levels

<span>Persuasive design principles (PDP) of persuasive system features framework have shown impressive results from the context of user engagement and acceptance as well as continuous usage towards the persuasive systems involved. Yet, available literatures do not thoroughly address the implementation of these design principles specifically in mobile applications and there is insufficient discussion on the impact of the principles in relation to the overall achievement of mobile applications. Hence, this research was conducted with the aim to qualitatively explore the way PDP were implemented across three different levels of mobile applications’ attainment. For this study, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted with the involvement of fifteen (15) Android mobile applications in the area of utilities category. These mobile applications were then categorized into three categories which is successful, partially successful and less successful based on their numbers of mobile applications downloaded for three consecutive years. The results from the content analysis revealed that each of the PDP were implemented in many ways yet the most common applied principles are reduction, tailoring and personalization. However, the analysis also shows low numbers of implementation from the system credibility and social support category. <span>In addition, most of the mobile applications of the successful category have implemented a lot more PDP as compared to the other two mobile application categories. The results from this study has provide significance towards developers, practitioners as well as the scholars from the contextual perspective of persuasive system framework also the practical values of the principles specifically the implementation in mobile application development.</span></span>

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF MAPPING APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B6 ◽  
pp. 165-168
Author(s):  
A. A. Kolesnikov ◽  
P. M. Kikin
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mobile Platforms ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Mobile Application Development ◽  
Development Experience ◽  
Development Technology ◽  
Mobile Development

Development of mobile applications is a very popular trend of today’s informational technologies. Moreover, mapping applications are one of the most popular among all. However, development of mobile applications has some issues while implementing application for multiple mobile platforms and while making it work offline. According to our development experience, it was decided to show main methods of mobile application development, describe advantages and disadvantages of each with respect to mapping functions and application complexity. Special attention was paid to hybrid mobile development technology in order to check out the widespread information about it’s high development speed in compare to “native” and to make sure that it allows to realize easy transferring of existing web application to mobile platform.

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