scholarly journals Towards Acceptance M-Learning Approach in Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Badwelan ◽  
Steve Drew ◽  
Adel A. Bahaddad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Widespread Access ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Saudi Arabic

<p>Mobile learning (m-learning) is one of the most critical technological environment of distance learning in higher education institutes. The m-learning provides a widespread access to mobile devices networks and the possibility to learn regardless of time and place, unlike other learning services that depend on the location of the user. The research objectives of this study is investigate and determine the possibility of acceptance in m-Learning and examine the main factors that affect using m-Learning in higher education students in Saudi Arabia. The method tool is quantitative approach using questionnaire method to collect around 400 participants of universities students who are study in e-learning system in various collages in the universities. The survey was distributed electronically via self-selected and social network channels.</p><p>The study is applied Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. The framework focuses to determine the factors that influence the students’ intention to use M-Learning via smart mobile devices. The numbers of distance learning in some Saudi universities are increased gradually in the last five years. Also, the Saudi electronic university in Saudi Arabic has been established 2011.</p>The smart phone devices are one of popular usage in Saudi audience and eMarketer reports, it was reached around 73% of publication of internet user to in Saudi Arabia and third global country for using the smartphone depending on the number of population. It is beneficial to determine the factor that influencing to accept of M-Learning in education field generally and in higher education in particular.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception About Mobile Learning in Morocco: Survey Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youness Zidoun ◽  
Fatima-Zohra El arroum ◽  
Mohamed Talea ◽  
Rachid Dehbi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Quantitative Approaches

Given the emergence of new mobile devices (tablet, PDA and smart phone), and the growth that knows that part of the ICT, integrating these new technologies into the learning system was imposed, and a new way of learning was born. Mobile learning or "m-learning" is providing great opportunities for learners, especially to learn anytime and anywhere without limitations. There is a new generation of students who grew up using technology and who are easily related to new mobile devices. We discuss the identity of mobile learning and aim to measure the interest of students on it through a survey. This survey seeks to promote mobile learning within the student’s community for a possible adoption in Moroccan higher education. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are endorsed. The results are analyzed, conclusions and perspectives presented at the end of this paper.

Using Mobile Devices To Support Online Collaborative Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Olafimihan Cecilia Oyebola ◽  
Atanda Luqman Ayanlola
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Mp3 Players ◽  
New Community

The paper discusses the effect of mobile learning on students, especially the tablets and smartphones. Theses gadgets have become a research interest of education to encourage and facilitate learning. Mobile devices assist in build closer connection between students and teachers. There are several options of mobile devices such as Ipod, personal digital assistant, smart phone, laptop or tablet PC, MP3 Players, pen drive and so on. Mobile learning involves the use of mobile technology either alone or combination with other information and communication technology (ICT). The benefits of mobile learning expand the reach and quality of education, facilitate personalized learning, power anytime, anywhere learning, provide immediate feedback and assessment, ensure productive use of time spent in classrooms, build new community of students, support selected learning, enhance seamless learning, bridge formal and informal learning, improve communication and administration, maximize cost efficiency and update policies related to mobile learning. It is concluded that the benefits overshadow the challenges. Using mobile devices allow students to extend learning beyond the classroom walls. Students are highly engaged and are able to demonstrate unique and creative way to respond to the use of technology that offers some distinctive affordance to users.

A Study on the Role of Open Education Faculty, the Leader of Distance Learning in Turkey, in Higher Education and its Educational-Social Dynamics

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Togan Karatas ◽  
Elif Kartal Karatas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Open Education ◽  
Education Faculty ◽  
Classical Education ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Education In Turkey

The distance learning method has changed the conception of classical education and training. In Turkey the distance learning mission has been undertaken by Anadolu University Open Education Faculty (OEF). Therefore, the presence of OEF in higher education has been considered as the need and demand for higher education through “distance learning system”. However, studying the state’s OEF move “a demand” is not sufficient for an integral analysis. The economic and political structure in the period when OEF was integrated into the education system was critical. In this context, there are significant social dynamics underlying the foundation of OEF as well. In this study, the differences between the distance learning experience in Turkey and other countries are analyzed. Besides the role and share of the OEF in higher education in Turkey is discussed and the socioeconomic reasons of the foundation of the OEF, as specified above, are studied within the framework of the background of the state’s educational move. Finally, the positive and negative views of the individuals on the OEF are presented in the study and suggestions are made in this framework.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Perceptions of Students to Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Olugbenga Ojo ◽  
Felix Kayode Olakulehin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Single Mode ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
African Region ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
The Face ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

In the West African Region of Africa, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is the first full fledged university that operates in an exclusively open and distance learning (ODL) mode of education. NOUN focuses mainly on open and distance teaching and learning system, and delivers its courses materials via print in conjunction with information and communication technology (ICT), when applicable. This 'single mode' of open education is different from the integration of distance learning system into the face- to- face teaching and learning system, which is more typical of conventional Universities in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Thus, NOUN reflects a novel development in the provision of higher education in Nigeria. This study assesses the attitudes and perceptions of distance teaching and learning by students enrolled in the NOUN and of the National Teachers' Institute (NTI) compared to their experiences at conventional universities. One hundred and twenty (n = 120) randomly selected NOUN and NTI students of NOUN were the subjects of the study. The Students' Attitude and Perception Rating of Open and Distance Learning Institutions Inventory (SAPRODLII), developed by the researchers, was administered to the subjects to measure their attitudes and experiences. Results of the study showed that students generally have a positive perception and attitude towards ODL, compared to traditional forms of higher education.

scholarly journals Variants of knowledge control in the distance learning system of a university

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 00086
Author(s):  
N.A. Gluzman ◽  
N.T. Kolesnik ◽  
O.I. Mysin
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Questionnaire Method

The article is devoted to the study of the distance learning system in the context of a modern university, aimed at the formation of a highly qualified personnel potential of the country. Particular attention is paid to consideration of the essence and specifics of distance learning, its separately taken technologies and resources. The system of monitoring the students’ knowledge has become the key object of the study, in the context of remote supplying the specialists of different levels and directions with professional training. The role of distance technologies in the process of regular quality control of students’ knowledge is comprehended and actualized, the main theses regarding the variants of control are revealed. The questionnaire method was defined as the main method of research, which was carried out in the conditions of the leading university of the Republic of Crimea - V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University. The subject of the questionnaire was to identify the role of distance technologies in the knowledge control system, as well as to determine the most effective options for such control in a modern university. The respondents were the teaching staff of the University of various areas of training, degrees, forms and levels of education. The results of the study can be found in the final part of it.

scholarly journals PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR ORGANIZING DISTANCE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Z.A. Movkebayeva ◽  
◽  
D.S. Khamitova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Selection Of

This article discusses modern approaches to the organization of distance learning for students with disabilities in higher education. The positive aspects of this system are identified and some risks that cause a decrease in the effectiveness of teaching students with disabilities in higher education institutions are highlighted, the main components of the distance learning system. It describes the necessary conditions and pedagogical principles of distance learning for students with disabilities, the basic requirements for the ВЕСТНИК КазНПУ им. Абая, серия «Педагогические науки», №3(67), 2020 г. 68 selection of material for lectures and practical (seminar) classes with students with various developmental disabilities.

scholarly journals Implementasi Sistem Mobile Learning pada MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 597
Author(s):  
Andi Prastomo
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Iso 9126

The application of technology in education is being developed very intensively today, especially the use of technology to support the teaching and learning process. The transfer of conventional learning methods such as face-to-face in the classroom towards a modern direction such as distance learning using computer-based systems or smartphones (Mobile Learning) has become a common thing implemented in today's education world. But not all educational institutions implement the same thing as MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor. The purpose of this study was to design and implement a distance learning system based on android with smartphone media (Mobile Learning) to help MI Taufiqul Athfal Bogor in the teaching and learning process. The research method used is the Research & Development (R&D) method. System testing was carried out using the ISO 9126 method by distributing questionnaires to 20 respondents who were teachers at MI Taufiqul Athfal. The test results with four aspects of ISO 9126, namely aspects of Fuctionality, Reliability, Usability, and Efficiency produce an overall Actual Total score, namely Total% Actual of 90%, thus concluding that the quality of the system is Very Good to implement. The final result of this research is an Andiroid-based Mobile Learning system designed by researchers which is implemented very well at MI Taufiqul Athfal and helps support the distance teaching and learning process.

scholarly journals Impact of professional self-improvement on the effectiveness of teachers in distance education

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (33) ◽  
pp. e16159
Author(s):  
Marina Nikolaevna Vrazhnova ◽  
Mark Socratovich Anastasov ◽  
Galina Yurievna Nikiporets-Takigawa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Successful Work ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Professional Self

Distance education requires the teacher to conduct systematic classes with the student, methodologically competent use the developed content for distance learning, means of communication, and educational resources of the Internet, as well as implement technical support for the educational process. The purpose of the study is to develop educational and methodological support for the process of professional self-improvement of teachers in higher education institutions when working remotely. The study analyzes the role of a teacher in the distance learning system, identifies the types of teacher’s activities, as well as the requirements and conditions for their successful work. Working online expands and renews the teacher’s role, makes them a mentor-consultant who coordinates the cognitive process, constantly improving their course and increasing creativity and qualifications in accordance with innovations. Based on empirical research using the survey method, the dynamics of teachers’ readiness to work online before and after passing the interdisciplinary course “Distance Education Technologies in the Educational Process of the University” were determined. Positive results in the formation of teachers’ readiness to work online after completing the course were obtained. The study concluded that the readiness of teachers to work remotely can be increased if the appropriate educational and methodological support is developed and implemented in higher education institutions, which will lead to an increase in the effectiveness of teachers’ work.

Three Strategies for the Use of Distance Learning Technology

2000 ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
William E. Rayburn ◽  
Arkalgud Ramaprasad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Public Television ◽  
Carnegie Classification ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
Remote Sites

“University A” is a small, private liberal arts school with a religious affiliation. Located in a large city, it draws locally and from its particular religious group. With an enrollment under 3,000, it carries a Carnegie Classification of Baccalaureate II and has its own board of trustees. The school has pushed the use of new technology in instruction. For instance, it was one of the first schools in its area to install a fiber optic network across campus. Programs such as business feature the active use of technology to enhance learning. For example, in an international business course, students develop links with fellow students in other countries. However, University A differs from other schools that have embraced new information and communication technology; it has rejected some uses as not appropriate to the mission of the school. For instance, University A will not use videoconferencing to send instruction to remote sites. Why? School leaders feel that a significant part of a student’s experience at University A comes from faculty providing role models, and that role modeling cannot be done through a television monitor. “University B” is a regional public university located in a small town in a heavily rural portion of its state. The nearest small city is an hour’s drive away, and it draws students regionally, mostly from nearby counties. With an enrollment under 10,000, the school carries a Carnegie Classification of Master’s I. For years, University B has used its Continuing Education program in aggressively serving the region, beginning with such means as “circuit rider” faculty who traveled to remote sites to teach classes and broadcast television instruction through local public television. The school has continued its aggressive outreach with new technology. In the 1990s, University B quickly moved into videoconferencing (compressed video) to phase out at least some of the circuit rider faculty. At the same time, the school has expanded the off-campus sites to which it sends instruction. Lastly, University B has augmented its MBA program by bringing in a health care administration concentration from another university via videoconferencing, and it has been considering the future servicing of majors in declining programs such as geography by outsourcing instruction. Officers at the two universities described above were among those at several schools who participated in a series of case studies (Rayburn, 1997). The two schools use distance learning technology (DLT) in very different ways, but they do share at least one common trait: they have clear pictures of how to use available technology. Put another way, they have identifiable strategies for using technology that conform to the missions of the schools. The point of this chapter is to identify and describe strategies for using distance learning technology (DLT) at higher education institutions. Research suggests three major strategies, the “Guest Lecturer” strategy, the “Automated Correspondence Course” strategy, and the “Large Lecture Hall” strategy. All three strategies have antecedents in the recent history of higher education, and each has its own implications for the future. The next section looks at literature and field research on the strategic use of DLT.

Exploring the Impact of Digital Learning Platforms on Distance Learning Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 150-164
Author(s):  
Omar Mohamed Ali Albakri ◽  
Abubakar Albakri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
The Impact

Higher education has been shifting to learning management systems (LMS) for decades. Some universities, like the Open University, have managed to gain international recognition by providing undergraduate degrees to students in different countries. However, in moments of emergency and international disruption higher education institutions need to adapt at unprecedented speed. This chapter focuses on the use of technology in moments of extreme internationalised interference. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a ground for change, students enrolled in presential courses in Spain, Malta, and the United Kingdom were interviewed in order to understand how they are coping with having contact with their academic life exclusively online. The students' impressions, LMS software, and results (assignments and exams) were also discussed. Finally, the chapter analyses the solutions provided by lecturers and students.

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