Study on M-Learning Usage Among LIS Students With Special Reference to Alagappa University

Author(s):  
M. Meenambigai

Mobile learning comprises any kind of learning which is done on mobile and handheld gadgets either in or out of class, or learning which takes place “on the go” as part of class time, or outside. Although mobile learning is often taken to be synonymous with the use of mobile phones, it is increasingly associated with other devices such as tablet computers, portable games machines, e-books, and other devices which allow people to continue more traditional approaches to learning as they move through their daily lives. As such, it fits comfortably into definitions of blended learning. Educators and trainers are empowered since they can use the mobile technology to communicate with learners from anywhere and at any time. At the same time, educators and trainers can access learning resources from anytime and anywhere to plan and deliver their lessons.

Author(s):  
Mohammed Yousif

The mobile applications industry has had significant growth in the last few years. Mobile phones are everywhere since we use them in every part of our daily lives for entertainment, communication and other various uses. Unfortunately, there was also a substantial increase the number of autism cases in kids around the world, which has prompted for a dire need of a therapy method that is cheap, reliable and accessible for everyone who needs it. Researchers have tried several methods, like robotics and virtual reality, to help in the therapy of autistic children. While their results were promising, these technologies are still out of reach of most users due to their high cost. Mobile phones, however, are much more accessible since everyone has one, and they have a wide array of useful gadgets that can be used in making the therapy sessions more engaging and fun such as cameras, accelerometers, speakers, microphones and others. This project aims to design and implement an interactive learning environment based on a mobile application for teaching kids with special needs. 


Author(s):  
Zoraini Wati Abas ◽  
Tina Lim ◽  
Ruzita Ramli

Malaysia has a population of about 28 million people but there are, incredibly, more than 30 million mobile phone subscriptions. Sixth in the world in terms of SMS (Short Message Service) volume, Malaysians appear to be addictive SMS texters. With over 98 percent of its students having mobile phones and 82 percent of the students ready for learning through mobile phones, Open University Malaysia initiated a project that first experimented with podcasts and SMS texts later. This chapter describes how the institution conceptualized, planned, and created a mobile learning environment using SMS to enhance its current blended learning model in general, and in particular, one of its courses with over 1,000 students enrolled. The chapter also describes the categories used for formulating the SMS content, use of Twitter and Facebook to support the SMS sent and discusses the feedback received on the initiative as well as the issues and challenges.


Author(s):  
Chng Loi Peng ◽  
Zoraini Wati Abas ◽  
Norlia T. Goolamally ◽  
Yuzery Yusoff ◽  
Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh

As part of its ongoing effort to offer an effective blend of learning modes, the Open University Malaysia (OUM) recently incorporated mobile learning into its blended learning model. Having enrolled more than 86,000 learners over the last eight years, OUM strives to continually improve its delivery mode for the benefit of its learners. Mobile learning is seen to be the next wave of learning given the fact that almost all OUM learners have mobile phones. A study conducted in late 2008 to determine the readiness of its learners for mobile learning indicates that about 99% of OUM respondents have a mobile phone. The readiness survey also found that majority of respondents would be ready for mobile learning within six months of the study. The chapter will highlight, among others, the introduction of mobile learning at OUM, the initial finding with the pilot implementation and recommendations for the way forward.


2012 ◽  
pp. 2042-2059
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Doolan ◽  
Tracey J. Mehigan ◽  
Sabin Tabirca ◽  
Ian Pitt

Mobile devices are becoming more and more commonplace across all walks of life from the workplace to leisure activities and even the classroom. Many schools shun the use of devices such as mobile phones in the classroom environment, but this will have to change as they become a more integral part of our daily lives. The ever increasing capabilities of these devices allow for opening up on new application domains. The ubiquitous use of mobile technology in the classroom may provide new and interesting ways for students to interact with subject matter. This chapter discusses the use of cross platform Bluetooth enabled mobile devices within the classroom setting to allow students to interact with subject matter in a new and interactive way using the ICT resources that are ever present in our daily lives.


Author(s):  
Rabab Naqvi ◽  
Shelina Bhamani

<span>This study examined the perception of students’ in using mobile<br /><span>phones as a learning aid within universities in Karachi. The prime<br /><span>objective of the study was to evaluate the student’s readiness and<br /><span>acceptance in incorporating m-learning in their learning process.<br /><span>For this purpose data was collected from different universities in<br /><span>Karachi aged between 22-40 years with a sample size of N=204. To<br /><span>test the data Mobile learning survey was used, consisted of 16<br /><span>items with a Likert response scale providing ranges from 1-5 from<br /><span>strongly disagree to strongly agree, followed by asking their ability<br /><span>to use their phones for educational purposed and later captivating<br /><span>their idea of mobile phones integration into their classrooms. Results<br /><span>of the study showed that students’ spent plenty of time on their cell<br /><span>phones and they use it for a variety of applications. The results also<br /><span>indicated that they knew almost all of its function and were using<br /><span>them in their daily lives. They were already using their mobile phones<br /><span>for retrieval of information and according to them it had removed<br /><span>learning barriers. However students’ were not sure if m-learning<br /><span>should be incorporated into their classrooms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span>


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thooptong Kwangsawad

<p><em>Mobile technologies are rapidly attracting new users, providing increasing capacity, and allowing more sophisticated use</em><em> such as accessing the Internet for searching information, emailing and reading e-books. As the mobile technology has been more powerful and inclusive in people’s daily lives, the issue of mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has also been widely studied. Many researchers of MALL consider the emerging mobile technologies to have potential for the effective language learning. </em><em>The majority of MALL activities appear to make use of mobile phones, and nowadays, smartphones replace feature phones. </em><em>This study focuses on the investigation of</em><em> students’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges associated with the use of smartphones for learning.</em></p>


Author(s):  
Daniel C. Doolan ◽  
Tracey J. Mehigan ◽  
Sabin Tabirca ◽  
Ian Pitt

Mobile devices are becoming more and more commonplace across all walks of life from the workplace to leisure activities and even the classroom. Many schools shun the use of devices such as mobile phones in the classroom environment, but this will have to change as they become a more integral part of our daily lives. The ever increasing capabilities of these devices allow for opening up on new application domains. The ubiquitous use of mobile technology in the classroom may provide new and interesting ways for students to interact with subject matter. This chapter discusses the use of cross platform Bluetooth enabled mobile devices within the classroom setting to allow students to interact with subject matter in a new and interactive way using the ICT resources that are ever present in our daily lives.


Author(s):  
Munoto Munoto ◽  
Meini Sondang Sumbawati ◽  
Satriana Fitri Mustika Sari

Mobile phones can be functionalized in the process of learning using cellular devices and computing systems. The present study aims to (1) develop mobile learning applications and (2) find out student responses in the learning process using m-learning. This research used the 4D model (defining, designing, developing, and disseminating) written by Thiagarajan. Validation used a questionnaire to collect data, while effectiveness was revealed through student responses that took part in m-learning. The results showed 1) the application used in e-learning learning was very valid (&gt; 85%), and 2) research subjects (two classes) provided very positive feedback (&gt; 85%). It means that the mobile learning application developed is feasible to use because it has high validity and is able to increase students' positive responses. This study reveals that mobile learning applications can have a positive impact on student learning outcomes in the future.


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