Context-Awareness and Distributed Events in Mobile Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 211-235
Author(s):  
Ivica Boticki ◽  
Vedran Mornar ◽  
Natasa Hoic-Bozic
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Context Awareness ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Interactive Learning Environment ◽  
Contextual Data ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Distributed Events

This chapter presents a system called MILE (Mobile and Interactive Learning Environment) which is used to support a blended approach to learning and teaching with mobile devices. The system has a modular and extensible system architecture which aims at supporting different platforms and devices both for students and for teachers. To better adapt to its users the system uses so called contextual widgets-components which gather, process, and store contextual data. To disseminate education–related events, specifically designed distributed events protocol (DEP) is used. Various applicative modules for mobile connected devices can be implemented upon the described architecture. They are, together with the experience gained in the project, described towards the end of the chapter.

Implementing Web-Based Learning and Teaching Using Mobile Technology

2016 ◽  
pp. 145-161
Author(s):  
Bolanle Adefowoke Ojokoh ◽  
Folasade Olubusola Isinkaye ◽  
Olubimtan Ayo Doyeni
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Mobile Access ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Mobile Learning System

Mobile technologies have increasingly become pervasive in everyday life over the past few decades. As a result of their affordability and wide availability, mobile devices have become commonly used by several people. Efforts are being made by researchers and institutions to provide infrastructure, content, and resources related to the integration of mobile devices into learning environments are worthy of note. These have led to the provision of more learner motivation, better interaction between learners and teachers, thus leading to an improved educational experience. This book chapter emphasizes on the benefits of mobile learning and also presents a case study of the development of a mobile learning system that facilitates interactive learning in a University environment. The system provides for the student, mobile access to various functions that can improve the process of learning including assessment and provision of feedback to learners. The system was tested and evaluated with satisfactory results.

Mobile Devices and Mobile Learning: Shifting the Mindset of Teachers and Learners

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippa K. Smith ◽  
Lynn Grant ◽  
Clare Conway ◽  
Vickel Narayan
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Media Technologies

Incorporating new media technologies that enable mobile learning to be part of educational practice poses challenges to those used to teaching in a traditional classroom environment. In this article three lecturers and a learning advisor from a New Zealand university reflect on their experiences in the progressive redesign of a Bachelor of Arts degree paper. Students were tasked with using mobile devices to make short movies and incorporate digital platforms and social media as part of mobile learning. A design-based research approach assisted the lecturers to use the transition of the paper over a two-year period as a case study to demonstrate how a change in mindset and skill base was necessary for them as well as the students in adapting to a mobile learning environment. Findings from this research indicate that the students' ability to apply creative skills using mobile devices, plus the lecturers' willingness to embrace new formats, enhanced the learning and teaching experience. Finally, this article presents guidelines to assist other institutions wishing to update courses to incorporate mobile learning.

scholarly journals Developing mobile learning practices through teacher education

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-51
Author(s):  
Don Passey ◽  
Joana Zozimo
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learning Practices

Purpose This paper explores the context, development and outcomes of a cross-European in-service training programme, developing mobile learning practices in school classrooms – MLEARN – in The Netherlands, England, Greece and Italy. This paper focuses on: contextual backgrounds; a training needs analysis; and initial, mid-term and final outcomes from teachers and learners. Design/methodology/approach Evidence was gathered about: contextual backgrounds through literature reviews and key informant responses; a training needs analysis through online survey responses from teachers and trainers; and outcomes of uses from five surveys, largely completed online by teachers and learners, after some 2, 3, 5, 9 and 13 months of use. Findings Findings from survey periods were compared to identify shifts and gaps. The training programme led to successful outcomes; there was rapid uptake and use of the mobile devices, as well as shifts in emphasis across the period of the pilot, dependent on contextual factors. But long-term integration requires focus on specific learning activities, as well as on integration beyond a one-year period. Social Implications Uses of mobile devices are increasing, across countries and age ranges. How devices can be used to support learning and teaching in contemporary contexts is not temporally independent. Country curricula, legislation, training programme access, and teacher and learner awareness and perceptions, all influence practice. Originality/value Teachers have limited access to training programmes in this field. This study investigated a key pilot in this under-developed research area. Key factors need to be considered when programmes are developed and run.

Implementing Web-Based Learning and Teaching Using Mobile Technology

2020 ◽  
pp. 966-982
Author(s):  
Bolanle Adefowoke Ojokoh ◽  
Folasade Olubusola Isinkaye ◽  
Olubimtan Ayo Doyeni
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Mobile Access ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Mobile Learning System

Mobile technologies have increasingly become pervasive in everyday life over the past few decades. As a result of their affordability and wide availability, mobile devices have become commonly used by several people. Efforts are being made by researchers and institutions to provide infrastructure, content, and resources related to the integration of mobile devices into learning environments are worthy of note. These have led to the provision of more learner motivation, better interaction between learners and teachers, thus leading to an improved educational experience. This book chapter emphasizes on the benefits of mobile learning and also presents a case study of the development of a mobile learning system that facilitates interactive learning in a University environment. The system provides for the student, mobile access to various functions that can improve the process of learning including assessment and provision of feedback to learners. The system was tested and evaluated with satisfactory results.

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.

Smart mature resilience, system dynamics based interactive learning environment: A beta version

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-379
Author(s):  
Marta Iturriza ◽  
Ahmed A. Abdelgawad ◽  
Leire Labaka ◽  
Jaziar Radianti ◽  
Jose M. Sarriegi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Interactive Learning Environment ◽  
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