Evaluation of Handheld Devices for Mobile Learning

Done by: Fatma ALNaabi (66754)

Athra ALYazidi (61642)

Title: Evaluation of Handheld Devices for Mobile Learning

Author: Anastasios A. Economides and Nick Nikolaou

Citation: Economides, A.A. & Nikolaou, N. : Evaluation

of handheld devices for mobile learning. International Journal of Engineering Education.

Purpose

Purpose : the appropriateness of handheld devices for mobile learning in terms of their strengths and weaknesses.

Instrument

checklist instrument: developed based on an evaluation framework. framework contains criteria that presented the

handheld devices:

1) Usability

2) Technical

3) Functional

Instrument

Example: User interface under Usability area evaluated

using this criteria:1) Appropriate and effective layout 2) Simple and easy to use menus toolbars,

buttons etc. 3) Multiple languages 4) Personalization, various versions 5 ) Accommodation, special needs persons

consideration.

Instrument

Example: Performance under Technical area evaluated

by concentrated on: Processor RAM Expansion Storage Communication technologies

Instrument

Example: Communications under functional area

evaluated by concentrated on: Phone E-mail Web Chat Video conference

Findings

Mobile device is a powerful tool as connectivity and communication technology device.

still some problems to be solved in mobile device like: the limited screen size and readability. the battery autonomy compatibility issues

Findings

It will be more beneficial if these devices support: LAN connectivity WAN connectivity Internet connectivity photo camera, expansion slots for extra

memory play back audio and video files