scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Benefits and Challenges of Mobile Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Saikat ◽  
Jaspaljeet Singh Dhillon ◽  
Wan Fatimah Wan Ahmad ◽  
Robiatul A’dawiah Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Careful Selection ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Application Developers ◽  
The Impact

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, teaching and learning have been forced to move fully to the Internet rather than the conventional offline medium. As a result, the use of M-learning has risen dramatically, which was neither expected or anticipated. The challenges and benefits of such widespread usage are beginning to emerge in front of us. Thus, in this paper, we systematically review the benefits and challenges of leveraging M-learning for Science and Technology courses during the COVID-19 pandemic by educators and learners. Related articles were obtained from various databases, namely, IEEE, ACM Digital Library, ScienceDirect, and Springer. In total, 4210 related articles were initially found. Upon executing careful selection criteria, 22 articles were selected for review. After that, the advantages and threats were identified and discussed. As per our findings, it was determined that M-learning has excellent potential to be an effective platform for education provided that the identified shortcomings are resolved. This review will be helpful for education stakeholders and institutions to gauge the impact of leveraging M-learning as the only means for education to proceed. Moreover, it reveals the strengths and shortcomings that would aid in adjusting the relevant policies administered by the institutions. Furthermore, application developers will be able to comprehend the expected features that should be included in novel M-learning platforms.

scholarly journals Implementing Service-Learning Programs in Physical Education; Teacher Education as Teaching and Learning Models for All the Agents Involved: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 669
Author(s):  
Raquel Pérez-Ordás ◽  
Alberto Nuviala ◽  
Alberto Grao-Cruces ◽  
Antonio Fernández-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
The Impact

Service-learning (SL) is the subject of a growing number of studies and is becoming increasingly popular in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the implementation of SL programs with PETE students. The databases used were Web of Science, SPORTDiscus (EBSCO), and SCOPUS. Articles were selected on the basis of the following criteria: (a) published in a peer-reviewed journal; (b) covers the use of SL programs with PETE students; (c) relates to physical education or physical activity programs; (d) availability of a full-text version in English and/or Spanish. Thirty-two articles met the inclusion criteria. Two types of findings were observed: firstly, findings relating to the study characteristics and objectives and, secondly, recommendations for improvement of this type of intervention. The objectives of the different studies focused on (a) the impact of the SL methodology on PETE students’ professional, social, and personal skills; (b) its impact on the community; (c) analysis of the effectiveness and quality of the programs. All but two studies analyzed the impact of SL on PETE, while only four analyzed community participants and only three analyzed the quality of the SL program. Recommendations for improving SL programs used with PETE students included: all stakeholders, e.g., students and community participants, should be studied and coordinated; the quality of the programs should be assessed, as studying the effectiveness of SL programs could help to attain the objectives of both students and the community; mixed methods should be used; and intervention implementation periods should be extended to provide more objective, controlled measurements.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Students’ Acceptance of Mobile Learning Application in Higher Education during COVID-19 Using ANN-SEM Modelling Technique

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 3121
Author(s):  
Mohammed Amin Almaiah ◽  
Enas Musa Al-lozi ◽  
Ahmad Al-Khasawneh ◽  
Rima Shishakly ◽  
Mirna Nachouki
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Modelling Technique ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Learning Platforms

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most universities around the world started to employ distance-learning tools. To cope with these emergency conditions, some universities in Jordan have developed “mobile learning platforms” as a new tool for distance teaching and learning for students. This experience in Jordan is still new and needs to be evaluated in order to identify its advantages and challenges. Therefore, this study aims to investigate students’ perceptions about mobile learning platforms as well as to identify the crucial factors that influence students’ use of mobile learning platforms. An online quantitative survey technique using Twitter was employed to collect the data. A two-staged ANN-SEM modelling technique was adopted to analyze the causal relationships among constructs in the research model. The results of the study indicate that content quality and service quality significantly influenced perceived usefulness of mobile learning platforms. In addition, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness significantly influenced behavioral intention to use mobile learning platforms. The study findings provide useful suggestions for decision makers, service providers, developers, and designers in the ministry of education as to how to assess and enhance mobile learning platform quality and understanding of multidimensional factors for effectively using mobile learning platforms.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mobile Learning on EFL Students’ Learning Behaviors and Perceptions: From Content Delivery to Blended Interaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Vo Thuy Linh ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Vu
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning English

Mobile learning (M - learning) emerges as the essential mark of technological revolution 4.0 and the great development of modern technology. It has proved that their smart functions were accompanied by the rapid expansion of mobile devices to support learning of learners everywhere and every time. Although mobile technology is expected to apply suitably to teaching and learning, the capacity of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to use mobile devices to support their English learning needs to be thoroughly evaluated. This paper is to present how EFL learners at a Vietnam University can exploit mobile technology by questionnaire through a survey of 300 EFL students. The investigation took place during the second semester of the 2018 - 2019 school year. The quantitative approach has been used to gather and analyze data, and results have shown that EFL students are confident of learning English through mobile devices through their use of mobile technology. This shows that learning English by mobile devices is feasible and has got positive perceptions from the students. Furthermore, the research results are expected to contribute as a theoretical background as reference for future researches related to mobile learning applications.

Not Just Playing Around

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Rebecca Petley ◽  
Jill Attewell ◽  
Carol Savill-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Nintendo Wii ◽  
Reluctant Learners ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Game Console ◽  
Mobile Phone Networks ◽  
The Impact

MoLeNET is a unique collaborative initiative, currently in its third year, which encourages and enables the introduction of mobile learning in English post 14 education via supported shared-cost projects. Mobile learning in MoLeNET is defined by MoLeNET as “The exploitation of ubiquitous handheld technologies, together with wireless and mobile phone networks, to facilitate, support, enhance and extend the reach of teaching and learning.” MoLeNET projects use a wide range of handheld devices with their learners including two handheld game platforms: the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. A small number of projects have also experimented with educational and therapeutic use of the Nintendo Wii game console and experienced considerable success in engaging reluctant learners and supporting learners with difficulties and/or disabilities. This paper explores the impact that mobile game technologies have on teaching and learning for those involved in MoLeNET, including the development of academic and social skills and the improvement of mobility and health related issues.

scholarly journals SolarSPELL Assessment: Impact of a Solar-Powered Digital Library as a Teaching-Learning Resource on Climate Change

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6636
Author(s):  
Laura Hosman ◽  
Marcela Georgina Gómez Zermeño ◽  
Lorena Alemán de la Garza
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Sustainable Community Development ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

Inclusive and quality education can provide nations with the tools to solve global problems. However, some barriers prevent equal access to this education. These obstacles include the lack of basic resources such as electricity and internet availability, which prevents appropriate training in the skills necessary for sustainable community development. Therefore, we have responded with the Solar-Powered Educational Learning Library (SolarSPELL) initiative, which offers a solar-powered digital library and provides an internet-like experience through its offline WiFi network. This educational innovation has been implemented in rural schools across the Pacific Islands, including in some of the more remote islands of Fiji, an area strongly affected by climate change. The objective of the study was to understand the impact of SolarSPELL on teaching and learning about climate change in the schools where it was implemented. This research used a case study method in which quantitative tools were applied to understand the characteristics of the schools and the impact of this educational innovation. The results showed that the SolarSPELL library was an impactful pedagogical resource in the schools where it was implemented. It served as support for teachers and motivated the students, promoted the democratization of knowledge in vulnerable areas, and provided appropriate educational resources to generate knowledge about problem-solving actions that can respond to climate change. The importance of this educational innovation lies in presenting strategies and best practices that help improve the quality of education, making it more inclusive and eliminating barriers to the acquisition of knowledge.

Mobile-based education design for teaching and learning platform based on virtual reality

2020 ◽  
pp. 002072092092854
Author(s):  
He Jialiang ◽  
Zhao Huiying
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Functional Design ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Education Design ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Design Ideas

As a new teaching medium, virtual reality technology has been widely used in the field of education due to the characteristics of immersiveness, imagination, and interactivity, thereby changing the previous teaching concepts and teaching models. Mobile learning has developed rapidly due to its characteristics of mobility, personalization, fragmentation, and hypermedia. Based on the characteristics of the two, we innovatively propose the application of virtual reality technology to the development and construction of mobile learning platforms. This article analyzes the application advantages of virtual reality technology in mobile learning first; proposes design ideas, development tools, architecture design, functional design, and development process of the virtual reality-based mobile learning platform second; displays some of the virtual reality-based mobile learning platforms that have been completed subsequently. Various teaching practice activities have been carried out based on these platforms and achieved good results.

scholarly journals An examination of technology-based formative assessment feedback and the impact on student learning

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Brett Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
District Administrators ◽  
Training Resources ◽  
Technology Initiatives ◽  
The Impact

Although researchers have provided evidence to support the effectiveness of collaborative and cooperative learning (Magana and Marzano, 2014; Marzano, 2006) and embedding formative assessment within instruction (Black and Wiliam, 2009; Wiliam, 2011), researchers (Chu, 2013; Hwang and Chang, 2011; Sung, Chang and Liu, 2016) further identified the need for research related to the impact of mobile devices on student learning. Purposefully selected for this study was the school district, as it is a highly innovative school district with regard to technology initiatives. Utilized during the process of collecting data for this case study, several sources were utilized. These included interviews with building and district administrators, focus groups with mathematics teachers and district instructional support staff, analysis of district and building documents, and observation of daily activities. Qualitative analysis of interviews of district and site leaders, focus groups with instructional specialist and teacher focus groups, observation of meetings, and analysis of documents from the district resulted in three emerging reoccurring themes: The impact of mobile learning on mastery learning; The Impact of Mobile Learning on the Quality and Timeliness of Data; Lack of fidelity, training and accountability. Research from this study shows infusion of technology-based formative assessment applications has a positive effect on student learning. Further considerations when embedding technology-based formative assessment strategies within the teaching and learning cycle are to provide common training, resources, and accountability for implementation.

scholarly journals Padrões de Uso da Tecnologia Digital no Aprendizado de um Curso de Medicina

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Giovanna Truyts Biscardi ◽  
João Marcelo Rondina
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Know How ◽  
The Impact ◽  
De Medicina

The Y generation is understood as that born under the influence of the digital technologies. Now it’s represented by the young university students that created such a tight bond with the internet and its tools that uses them easily and frequently. Many works say that this generation of immediate young people accustomed to multitasking has developed a new kind of neuroplasticity entirely different of their antecessors and therefore possess peculiar habits and mechanisms of learning that should be respected and considered in the dynamics of teaching and learning, creating a pressure in the educational institutions to adequate in this reality. However, there are a few studies evaluating the real existence of these characteristics. Thus, we preset the conclusions of this descriptive qualitative project fulfilled with medicine students at Faculdade de Medicina de São José Rio Preto that aim to know how these students use digital technologies and the impact of their habits and behaviors regarding the involvement with technologies in their studies. The conclusion was that technologies are an important influence on student’s lifes, however continues to be one among several others, which allows the teachers to keep a fundamental role in the formation of these digital natives, especially helping and guiding them in the correct and full use of new technologies developed for learning.

scholarly journals Professional Development for the Online Teacher

2006 ◽  
pp. 283-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Herrington ◽  
Ron Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Professional Development Needs ◽  
Online Teacher ◽  
Graduate Certificate ◽  
The Impact

While telecommunications and telematics have been available in schools and universities for decades, the speed of adoption of the Internet into general use has been unprecedented. This has placed a great deal of pressure on university teachers to re-evaluate their roles in the light of new teaching and learning opportunities. The Internet has opened up possibilities beyond the simple acquisition of information, and has created teaching and learning challenges that many teachers feel ill-equipped to meet. This chapter examines the impact of the Internet on the teacher’s role and explores the types of skills and strategies that teachers will need to be effective and efficient in online learning environments. The professional development needs for the new role of online teacher will be discussed within the context of a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning designed to encapsulate authentic approaches to learning.

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