Mobile learning Technology

Done by:Hanaa Saif Alzuhaibi(69635) Abeer salim Al-maawali (82910)

Outline 1. Definition

2. Objectives of using m-learning in DE

3. Features

4. Technologies that support mobile learning

5. Advantages

6. Disadvantages

7. Examples

8. Research

9. Feature analysis

Definition

-The achievement of any knowledge and skill through using mobile technology, anywhere, anytime, that results in an alteration in behavior.

-The terms of education and training on mobile devices.

Objectives of using m-learning in DE

• Improving communication and learning in DE

• Maintain and enhance contact with students and teachers

• Support and improve student retention

Personal digital assistant(PDA)

Ultra-Mobile PC Smartphone

tablet PC mobile phone

Technologies that support mobile learning

Features• Enables learners to construct understandings

• M-learning is collaborative

• M-learning is engaging and fun

• Allows users to have access to the resources in

different formats (voice, text, picture and video)

Features

• Allows the reuse of material

• Accessible from anywhere.

• Offers flexible environment in which other services and components can be added.

• Games and simulation for learning on mobile devices

Advantages

• helps learners to improve literacy and numeric skills

• can be used for independent and collaborative learning experiences

• it is portable form one place to another

• Learners can interact with each other and with the instructor instead of hiding behind large monitors.

Advantages

• not much technological pre-requisites

• provides real time and location independency

• Learner can individually control his her speed of learning

• Easy to use. used anywhere, anytime

Advantages • Handwriting with the stylus pen is more intuitive than

using keyboard and mouse. • It's possible to share assignments and work

collaboratively; learners and practitioners can e-mail each other, using the infrared function of a PDA or a wireless network such as Bluetooth.

Disadvantages • Small screens that limit the amount of

information that can be displayed. Causing students using them for long periods of time

• There are limited storage capacities for mobiles

and PDAs.

• Challenges to the Security of the Device and Its Data

• Battery Life, data loss due to battery problems

Disadvantages• It's difficult to use moving graphics, especially with

mobile phones • It's a fast-moving market, especially for mobile

phones, so devices can become out of date very quickly.

• Bandwidth may degrade with a larger number of users when using wireless networks.

How m-learning is used to support learning

1. It provides Communication and Collaboration. Real-time chat , data sharing. Students make groups,

2. Allow Capturing and integrating data. Mobile library, network database, data collection, data synthesis.

3. Flexible physical access. Students use local databases, interactive promptive and just-in-time instruction.

ExamplesExample 1 :MediaBoard

Is a flexible, web-based tool which lets learners build up online web pages by sending messages, pictures and audio from their phones. Author can use this tool for:

1. working as a team to give and receive directions and instructions2. following directions or answering questions to complete a task 3. recording speech or other audio 4. using photographs and audio 5. adding and editing text to create a multimedia web site

Mediaboard • Each mediaBoard that an author sets up is a bit like an Internet

message board. • Users can attach audio, text and images to the zones on their

mediaBoard by uploading them from their computer via the web, by e-mail, or by multimedia message (MMS) from a handheld computer or a mobile phone.

Example 2 :SMS quiz author

The SMS quiz author is a web-based application that allows you to set up an automated response system for multiple-choice quizzes on the learner’s mobile phone. Participants answer questions by text and receive instant feedback.

Examples

Exampl3:MyLearning author for Pocket PC

-MyLearning author for Pocket PC (or PDA)is a set of easy-to-use software tools that let you

-create learning activities for learners -create quizzes-using sound and Flash files as well as text.

Examples

researchTitle: (Effectiveness Of Mobile Learning In Distance Education)

in Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan

Author:Dr. Muhammad Imran YOUSUF

Objective:

• The main aim of this research is to better understand and measure students‟ attitudes and perceptions towards the importance of mobile learning in distance education

research• Result:- mobile learning can improve the DE by

enhancing ways of communication among distance learners, tutors and supporting staff.

- The biggest advantage of this technology is that it can be used anywhere, anytime and its usage is easy access to a larger number of distance learners.

Features analysisTime of interaction

Synchronous

Asynchronous

Type of interaction

Student-student

Student-teacher

Student-content

Student-machine

Learning styleGroup-based

Self-based learning

Flexibility

Anytime

Anyplace

Ease of access/use

Speed

Development

Feedback

Delivery

InstructionStand-alone medium

Multimedia support

Cost Low cost

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