...an overview of mobile learning and its benefits, as well as best practice advice for developing mobile learning for the general people, leaders and managers. In recent years, tablets, smart phones and other handheld devices have become a ubiquitous presence in board rooms, offices and homes around the world. As the popularity of these devices has increased, so has the capacity for apps and mobile-enabled sites to deliver authentic, engaging learning experiences. This article provides an overview of mobile learning, its benefits and what learning professionals need to know about it. In a working world where handheld devices such as smart phones and tablets are now commonplace, it is clear that learning solutions that fit into employees’ mobile lives can offer real benefits. While the investment required to develop and implement these solutions should not be underestimated, organizations can explore mobile learning without necessarily having to make this commitment upfront by starting with small ideas and testing each version of the solution as it develops. Together with careful planning, the input of the right people and the buy-in of senior leaders and end users, this approach can help ensure mobile learning makes a valuable contribution to an organization’s learning and development offering as well as to the general people. Mobile learning has been around for several years; some companies began delivering information in text format to employees on mobile devices nearly...
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...Abstract Learning is an important psychological process by which a person constructs knowledge, skills and capabilities. The use of technologies is becoming ubiquitous throughout today’s society. As philosophies and practice move toward learner-centered pedagogies, technology, in a parallel move, is now able to provide new affordances to the learner. The unique attributes of mobile learning provide a new approach to Education Industry. Mobile learning (mLearning) is another form of supplementary learning that has the potential to enrich the learning. The main inflections of this research study is to better understand the students' viewpoint and attitude towards the use of mobile learning in education industry of India .The biggest advantage of mobile technology is that it can be used anywhere, anytime and adopt their mobile learning systems with the aim of improving communication and enriching students' learning experiences in their curriculum study. Mobile phones (MPs) are the raising technological tools amongst the teachers and students especially at higher educational institutions....
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...Learning with Mobile Applications Mrs. Wyatt LAS 432 As a student at DeVry University I have experienced a lot of online learning. Most of my time here at DeVry University I have been an online student and it has been overall a good experience. I have learned the different methods of how you have to teach yourself the information that you need to know with the help of the supported information in the book that is provided. You have to be a person that can discipline yourself as far as time and management. Mobile learning application is an application that has become big over the past 10 years from what I have seen and experienced. Mobile learning application software allows you to access a school website using your mobile phone. Mobile learning application has developed a high impact on all domains including education. It’s a safe and easy way that a professor or a student can go on their smart phone, Ipad, desktop Computers, and laptop to look up information in their class that they need to know. You can look up information like important numbers, your advisory team, your grades, as well as doing your discussions on the mobile application. The most important part of the mobile learning is being able to communicate with your classmates as well as staff such as your professor, advisory and financial team. There are advantages and disadvantages when using the mobile application. The advantages are the rich user interface, support for multimedia content, and the e-learning...
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...their learning and enhance a networked learning environment. Research shows that over the years there has been an increase in the number of students owning Smartphone, while mobile learning has been continuously introduced. The researcher’s first study was to differentiate Smart phones from other Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’S), where smart phones allows users to download educational applications and are able to run complex software with large amount of data storage and also connect to the internet anywhere at any time. While a smart phone is pocket size it offers better off mobile computing and avoids desk ICT linked with traditional computing in education, the flexibility of these mobile devices promises to change learning. The researchers second study is on mobile learning, which is basically, learning and having access to educational information from anywhere at any time and being able to change to an informal way of learning environment. The third study is on smart phones in higher education, how video’s, images and audio applications are used to create curriculum resources, it was found that students preferred this way of learning. In addition, tutors would communicate student’s results on tests and assignments using audio applications allowing the tutors (teachers) to reduce their dependencies on computers which required internet access. However, the study reveals how students were unaware of the available technology that could be used for learning purposes...
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...comparison between mobile based learning technology with face-to-face as a teaching method of Accounting Information System’, Global Conference and Finance Proceedings, Volume 9, Number 1. Authors conducted a study on the mobile-based teaching method to test if it will improve the student’s performance not only in technical skills but also in personal skills in learning Accounting Information System. The study was an exploratory research to develop a mobile learning application of Accounting Information Systems and test on the AIS mobile learning application made using the quasi-experimental research design. A pre-test exam was conducted where 50 accounting students who have completed Accounting Information Systems (AIS) courses were provided 20 randomly selected multiple-choice questions from 30 available questions with topic of data warehouse. The research result showed that before the student use mobile technology, their performance was not as expected. This pre-test result will then be compared with their exam score after taking advantage of the mobile learning application program which is still not published to date. The study reveals that the education system until now is mostly done by traditional face-to-face between students and educators with a shift in learning paradigm from conventional to sophisticated learning using technology. The development of ICT had clearly improved the education method in classrooms. On the other hand, Mobile devices or mobiles have become...
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...Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technology in Education An Activity-Oriented Design Framework for Mobile Learning Experience Huanglingzi Liu Nokia Research Center, Beijing Linda.2.liu@nokia.com Jyri Salomaa Nokia Research Center, Beijing Jyri.p.salomaa@nokia.com Ronghuai Huang Beijing Normal University huangrh@bnu.edu.cn Ding Ma Beijing Normal University mading70@126.com Abstract This paper proposes a conceptual design framework for mobile learning (mLearning) mainly based on the reflection and action research results of Nokia Mobiledu project, which was recently launched in China and is targeted especially for learning English. The framework involves five stages: mLearning activity design, requirement and constraint analysis, mLearning scenario design, mLearning technology environment design and mobile learner support services design, in which mLearning activity design plays a key role in a systematic design procedure for mLearning experience. 1. Background In China, there are more than 600 million mobile phone users and people are spending more time on the road or commuting. There is a big growth potential for mobile learning in China. Nokia recently set up China’s first interactive mobile learning service Mobiledu (www.mobiledu.cn), with the aim to enrich people’s learning experiences anytime anywhere in a most convenient way with their mobile phones. Reflecting on the design and development process of Mobiledu and other mobile learning projects, this paper...
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...21/10/2015 University of Westminster Westminster Business School Module code and title: BKEY401 Professional competences Understanding of transition to University Student Name: David Leandro Rodrigues Fernandes Student ID number: 155139862 Seminar Leader name: Theocharis Papadopoulos Word Count: 780 1 21/10/2015 Katanis (2000, p100) says that “the experiences during the first semester at university may be critical in student’s decisions to continue or discontinue studies”. The student transition can be considered as a transition from adolescence to adulthood in which students have to be critical about their future decisions and take responsibility from their actions. This transition could be also considered complex for students because it introduces new challenges and issues, especially in academic literature. In this essay, it will be explained how university can help students to face issues and challenges, means of support that are accessible at the University of Westminster during first year and finally analyze strategies and actions to succeed this transition. Students during the first semester appreciate personal encounters with tutors, which enables them to create and prevent an identity during the transition. However, it seems that they do not get personal encounters because according to Briggs et al (2012) studies have shown the absence of individual contact with staff...
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...Establishing Ground Rules and Identifying Learning Resources for all Learners By HABC Level 3 PTLLS Assessment 2 28/11/2011 Assignment 2: Establishing Ground Rules and Identifying Learning Resources for all Learners. My job is to teach functional skills in numeracy and literacy at level 1, and key skills ICT. This is done by using computers so the health and safety is done at the very start of the session along with the location of restrooms, what to do in the event of the fire alarm going off and where the emergency exits are. It is at this point that the ground rules are established. These are set taking into consideration the diversity of the group and how they interact with each other. As we use computers there is to be no drink or food allowed, this also encourages them to get up from their seat to make themselves a drink. It is also requested that they either switch their mobile phones to silent or off completely. Another ground rule is no derogatory remarks or comments, this helps to encourage a support environment. Learners are also encouraged to add their own ground rules to the list as this makes them feel a certain responsibility to the group and that they have ownership of the rules, however, final decisions will always remain with me. An explanation is given for each of the ground rules laid down, i.e., drinking near pc’s can result in spillage, damage to the computers or other learners, and mobile phones going off is a distraction to other...
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...UU100 Communication & Information Literacy Eportfolio Activity 1 Name: Shanil Narayan Student ID: S11110145 Semester: 2 Year: 2014 DEVISING SEARCH STRATEGIES TO LOCATE INFORMATION RESOURCES i) Wikipedia Article Information Resource (i) An online Wikipedia article that provides information on your country’s internet users’ statistics. Search Tool Used: Google Basic Search Engine – www.google.com Search Strategy: Search # Search Terms Used Search Techniques Results Explanation 1 Fiji Internet user statistics Default Boolean AND 13,200,000 The results contained news articles, organizational reports, blogs but no Wikipedia article were to be found hence the strategy needs to be revised. 2 "Internet usage" OR ~user statistics...
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...develop and learn while in their mother’s womb, especially in the last three months. When they are born they can recognize familiar sounds and have developed some taste buds. The brain continues to grow until the age of 3, this is when the hard-wiring in the brain is almost complete. Babies develop better when they have the best learning experiences, this is important as it helps their brain to develop, and shape them into the people they will become later in life. The environment a child is exposed to, before birth and in the very early years will have a massive impact on how they develop holistically, as well as the attachment to the parent or carer. The curriculum is all the different opportunities, activities and experiences that is offered which help a child to develop in their learning. The different methods and contents used to support the child in their learning are vital. Babies are born with a natural instinct to play and learn naturally because of their curiosity and the people who actively engage with them to make sense of the world around them. There are 4 four key principles within the framework and are the main focus for all children’s learning and development. These are:- Rights of the Child, Relationships, Responsive Care Respect The main aim of the Pre-Birth to Three is to support everyone who work with and for our youngest children and their families, by adopting a long-term, flexible, and organic approach for the benefit of every child,...
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... 10 1 Ads by Google BSc Psychology Online www.rdi.co.uk/psychology Study In Nigeria - UK Universities. Apply Online Now For Home Study ACCA Distance Learning StudyInterActive.org/ACCA-Distance Access Full Syllabus Online. Live & Recorded HD Video. Tutor Support! Study in Georgia,Europe www.studyingeorgiaeu.com Affordable quality Universities as low as $1500. Visit us at. A-level Diploma abroad www.ef.com Complete the A-level abroad at the EF International Academy Math Practice - Ages 5-15 www.IXL.com/Math A K-12 math website kids LOVE — Win awards, certificates, have fun! GTBank Mobile Money www.gtbank.com/mobilemoney Send Or Receive Money With GTBank. Mobile Money. Simple Money Transfer Good Study Habits and Academic Achievement Walk Hand in Hand By Veronica M. De Escobar Ads by Google Study in Scotland Study a Postgraduate course in Scotland. View course list here! gcu.ac.uk/postgraduate Consider an SJD from UCLA A small, elite doctoral program for budding legal academics. www.law.ucla.edu/sjd Free IELTS Practice Test Take our 21 minute practice test and get your results right away. www.testden.com If you are reading this article then you are familiar with the relation that good study habits and academic achievement have to accomplish great success in any level of education. By learning good study habits students tend to perform better than struggling students. It is a lie to say that to perform better at school you need to spend countless...
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...Active Learning Strategies 1. Active Learning Strategy: One-Minute Paper Description of Strategy: The active learning strategy of one-minute question or one-minute paper, as described by Faust and Paulson (1998), requires the instructor to briefly pause their lecture, and pose a question to their class. This question should test the most important concept covered during that lecture session, and it can be presented in the midst of the lecture or near the end of the class period. This active learning strategy permits the instructor to determine the effectiveness of their lectures, and, perhaps more importantly, it allows the students an opportunity to retrieve the newly learned information. This form of retrieval practice has been experimentally demonstrated to be one of the most powerful learning techniques (Dunlosky, Rawson, Marsh, Nathan, & Willingham, 2013; Karpicke & Blunt, 2011). ...
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...INTERPERSONAL SKILLS IN ELT CLASSROOM 1. D. Vijaya Lakshmi, Sr. Assistant Professor, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram, A.P. dvlakshmi1973@gmail.com, Mobile No. 9493309769 2. K.Ragini, Assistant Professor, Swarnandhra Engineering College, Narsapur, A.P. mouniragesh08@gmail.com, Mobile No. 9949396836 ABSTRACT Today English language becomes a window to the world. In this era of globalization, English communication is playing a pivotal role. In the process, different types of skills are needed to every individual. Among all the skills Interpersonal Skills are indispensable. Interpersonal skills are the skills used by every individual in his/her life consciously or unconsciously. People use these skills to communicate and interact with others. New born babies are also developing their interpersonal skills by developing relationships with their parents and siblings. They can identify the faces, sounds, tones, gestures and feelings. Many a people say that success comes through these interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skills include verbal communication, effective speaking, non-verbal communication, listening skills, problem solving, decision making etc. Teacher and learner are the two eyes to the teaching and learning process. It is just like making sound by clapping. Communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are handled by the teacher simultaneously in the classroom. The effectiveness of the interpersonal skills directly influences the...
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...the progress in language learning. It has become a major issue in the education world and has been used from preschool up until the university level. ICT has been publicized as potentially powerful enabling tools for educational change and reform. “Use of ICT has changed our conventional ways of learning and proposes the need to rethink education in terms of a more current context (White, 2010).” In language learning, we study about the particular language and when we study it, we also apply it to how we communicate to someone directly. The communication can be more interesting when we use some tool or widget to support it. People use the internet to communicate with one another, and now, teachers can use internet to motivate and communicate with a student to study and open their minds to different things. Njagi & Isbell (2003) assessed the students’ attitudes towards web-based learning resources. The study addressed the differences in attitude change, towards computer technology, for students using web-based resources and those using traditional textbooks. It was pointed out that the majority of the students in both web-based and the traditional textbook groups had owned personal computers and had Internet accessibility at their homes; it is therefore possible that computer use was equal for all groups. We are living in a constantly evolving digital world. ICT has an impact on nearly every aspect of our lives - from working to socializing, learning to playing. The digital...
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...Whether use is purposefully integrated to support learning. Developmentally appropriate teaching practice suggests that, like any tool, technology should be used thoughtfully and intentionally to support learning and build specifc skill sets. Research shows that, used appropriately and pur- posefully, technology can improve reading, mathematics, science, and motor skills.7 Technology- based activities must be built into a larger curricu- lum, and it is important to evaluate both when these activities are likely to be most appropriate and when traditional activities are likely to be more efective. Given the wide range of nontechnology tools and activities that are important in ECE, time spent on technology should be balanced with other activities.8 Te degree to which online and ofine activities are integrated is also important. In some cases, evidence suggests that it can be difcult for young children to move from technology-based activities to activities that do not involve technology.9 2. Whether use is solitary or taking place with oth- ers. Children learn and build social skills partly through interaction with peers and adult facilitators. The task of defning developmentally appropriate technology use is no different from the task of defning developmentally appropriate use for any other learning tool, such as a book or a set of blocks. Collaborative, interactive use of technology appears to have positive efects on social skills, whereas excessive solitary use may be harmful...
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