Current Situation and Appraisal Tendencies of M-Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 115-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Briz-Ponce ◽  
Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez ◽  
Francisco José García-Peñalvo
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
The Future ◽  
Access Information ◽  
The University ◽  
Fast Evolution ◽  
Potential Use

Mobile devices and apps are placed in a prominent position in the daily routine of all people. The fast evolution of these devices and their main advantages have caused a real impact in the society. Currently, they are essential tools to be totally connected anywhere and to consult and access information of any field. The use of these devices has been increasing since the last decade. The emergence of new and sophisticated devices and new services has contributed to this sparkling uptrend. One of the fields that society is using these mobile technologies is in learning. The aim of this chapter is to describe the current situation of these technologies and to make an approach of the future tendencies of these tools. To achieve this goal, it was necessary to conduct a survey and involve different undergraduate students of the university and different professionals. Results reveal that students are using more and more apps and mobile devices but there is an important gap between students and professionals so it is still necessary to boost their relevance to improve their potential use.

Mobile Devices and Apps, Characteristics and Current Potential on Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Briz-Ponce ◽  
Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Medical Sector ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The University ◽  
Future Work

Mobile devices and apps are placed in a prominent position in the daily routine of all people. The ubiquity and mobility are their main advantages. They are really becoming tools available for students and professionals in order to be totally connected anywhere and for consulting and accessing information of any field. In fact, the use of these devices has sparked a positive impact on medical sector as they allow implementing and including new technologies to make students more prepared for their future work. The goal of this paper is to describe the main characteristics and the use of mobile technologies in this field. The mobile technology's scope covers tablets and Smartphones. To achieve this goal, a survey was conducted in the University of Salamanca and the participants were undergraduate students of Medical Schools and medical professionals. Results reveal that the usage of mobile devices and apps are spread out among them. However, it is still necessary an in-depth analysis of the potential and the use of specialized apps for medical education.

A Research Contribution to the Analysis of Mobile Devices in Higher Education from Medical Students' Point of View

2016 ◽  
pp. 196-221
Author(s):  
Laura Briz-Ponce ◽  
Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez ◽  
Francisco José García-Peñalvo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Technological Acceptance Model ◽  
Acceptance Model

This paper attempts to provide some insights about the use and perception of undergraduate students about the applications of these devices at University and the importance they give to the adoption of mobile technologies in their education. The methodology used for this purpose was a designed survey distributed to different undergraduate students of Medical Schools from University of Salamanca. It collects information of the most relevant aspects that the students consider when they interact with mobile devices, how often they use them and the type of apps they download. Also, it makes an especial mention of training apps and their handling by the participants. The survey is based on the Technological Acceptance model of Davis. This model helps us to understand the current situation of mobile technologies from the point of view of students. This paper also analyses the existing relationships between the different factors that could influence in their attitude to accept the mobile technology.

scholarly journals THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION FOR THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONS

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Adele Fasick
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Future Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Alternative Delivery

Although technology and the Internet have enabled the information professions to make huge strides, there are still many issues to be resolved. This article outlines and discusses many of them including environmental changes; linking - access, knowledge of location is not enough to access information; the proposed Information Commons by the University of Toronto; changes in definition of professions; the need for alternative delivery of education and for service orientation. Finally, the need for flexible basic education for Information Studies students is emphasized in order to guarantee the future of the profession. 

scholarly journals Mobile Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 234-257
Author(s):  
Rui Leitão ◽  
Joao M. F. Rodrigues ◽  
Adérito Fernandes Marcos
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Collaborative Technology ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Geometric Objects ◽  
Geometric Solids ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Access Information

As a consequence of the technological advances and the widespread use of mobile devices to access information and communication in the last decades, mobile learning has become a spontaneous learning model, providing a more flexible and collaborative technology-based learning. Thus, mobile technologies can create new opportunities for enhancing the pupils' learning experiences. This chapter presents the development of a game to assist teaching and learning, aiming to help students acquire knowledge in the field of geometry. The game was intended to develop the following competences in primary school learners (8-10 years): a better visualization of geometric objects on a plane and in space; understanding of the properties of geometric solids; and familiarization with the vocabulary of geometry. Findings show that by using the game, students have improved around 35% the hits of correct responses to the classification and differentiation between edge, vertex, and face in 3D solids.

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

Learning with Technologies

2011 ◽  
pp. 142-162
Author(s):  
Anne Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Student Response ◽  
University Education ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
University Lecturers ◽  
The University

This study explores the perceptions of undergraduate students and their teachers towards the current and future role of learning with technologies in university education in China. Data from a survey completed by 1,740 undergraduate students from 12 universities and colleges throughout a rural province in north-eastern China was supplemented by an analysis of student response to learning with technology in Chinese classroom contexts using visual ethnography. The analysis of the data indicated that the use of technologies in the undergraduate classrooms in this study has had little effect on the way the university lecturers teach, but that their undergraduate students made extensive use of mobile technologies for interpersonal communication and learning outside the classroom, albeit not necessarily in relation to their formal education. These changes raise questions about the key role of socio-cultural expectations regarding effective education in determining the uptake of learning with technologies.

Video Production and Video Tutorials in Professional Health Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel da Luz Dias ◽  
Márcia Cristina Moraes ◽  
Leticia Lopes Leite
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Video Production ◽  
Health Area ◽  
Video Tutorials ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
The University ◽  
Specific Cognitive Abilities

Motivated by the significant increase in the presence of mobile devices in the classroom and the opportunity to use these resources to improve and streamline the process of teaching and learning, this paper proposes a pedagogical use of mobile technologies, specifically, tablets in the class. The proposal was developed under LabsMóveis, a subproject of the LabTEAR Project, and applied in an undergraduate program of the Health area. The use of tablets in the University classroom contributed to the expansion of general and specific cognitive abilities, stimulating creativity and leadership for the learners, while enhancing their initiatives to solve problems.

Designing for Children’s Mobile Storytelling

2012 ◽  
pp. 90-107
Author(s):  
Sonia Franckel ◽  
Elizabeth Bonsignore ◽  
Allison Druin
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
University Of Maryland ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Mobile Context ◽  
The University

Mobile technologies offer novel opportunities for children to express themselves in-context, seamlessly, without disrupting the flow of their formal learning activities or informal play. Most contemporary mobile devices are equipped with multimedia support that can be used to create multimodal stories that represent the rich life narratives children experience, imagine, and want to share. The authors investigated these issues over a 9-month series of participatory design sessions in the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL) at the University of Maryland. In this article, the authors describe their work with children in designing mobile tools for story creation and collaboration. Throughout this work, they asked the following questions: What stories do children want to tell, and how do they want to convey them in a mobile context? The findings suggest the need for mobile technology-based applications that support children’s unique storytelling habits, particularly interruptability and multimodality.

scholarly journals The mobile future of university libraries and an analysis of the Turkish case

2017 ◽  
Vol 118 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 120-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulcin Kubat
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
The Future ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this study is to search for any evidence for university libraries that are accessible by mobile technology in Turkey as relevant models of the future; having regard to the fact that smartphones will very soon become the standard means by which the internet is accessed, and the rates of connection from mobile devices will supersede those which are computer-based. Design/methodology/approach In the study, both domestic and foreign literature surveys were undertaken to determine which mobile library services are offered in university libraries. Thirty random central libraries of both private and state universities were selected from across the seven regions of Turkey. To gather data, a 26-question electronic survey was generated and e-mailed to the library managers. The questions were based on findings regarding the mobile library services provided by university libraries around the world. Findings By examining the survey results, it was determined that Turkish university libraries utilise a comparable level of mobile technology and demonstrate a similar level of care with regard to the services they offer. There are mobile sites (separate sites or mobile sites as applications), mobile library catalogues, short messaging services, chat rooms, consultations via instant messaging tools, mobile device-lending services, and augmented reality and QR code applications. Research limitations/implications In Turkey, the structures of university libraries operate under variable conditions because of the lack of established standards. This causes negative results for the delivery of library services. For this reason, university library standards should be set practicable as soonas reasonable, considering the social/economic and cultural structure of the country. Practical implications Owing to the transformative effect technology and the internet have had on services information and communication technologies, infrastructure has been added as a sixth element to the five traditional library items, namely, building budget personnel collection and users. Globalisation through the web has resulted in the individualisation of services and the slogan content is king has been changed to the customer experience is king. Fundamental library services are being adapted to allow mobile technology access, and this approach best reflects the new slogan. Therefore, the university library of the future may well be the one entirely based on mobile technology. Social implications Mobile devices lead to new forms of engagement with student learning; so academic libraries are expected to be strong partners in the teaching and learning processes of their institution. Originality/value The hypothesis of this study is that a university library accessible by mobile technology will be the model of the future, and its purpose is to search for any evidence for which the university libraries in Turkey are prepared to meet this challenge. This study is also meaningful because there have not been any study of Turkish university libraries in terms of mobile library services to users. This paper is the first time that a comprehensive study has been made of current mobile technology-based services, and is also the first comparison of the applications in Turkish university libraries. Additionally, paper synthesises developments and provides suggestions for the future.

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