M-Learning Presentations
Part 1 - Group 2 Mobile Learning
Part 2 - Group 2 Mobile Learning
Readings
Mobile Learning (2007). The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Leaning, 8(2).
Ogawa, M. & Nickles, D. (2006b). Tools for the Information Age. Available at: feed://learnu.ics.hawaii.edu/podcasts/101/lectures.rss
Koole, M. L. A. (2009). A model for framing mobile learning. In M. Ally (Ed.) Mobile learning: Transforming the delivery of education and training. Athabasca: Athabasca University Press. Available at: http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120155
Alexander, B., (2004). Going nomadic: Mobile learning in higher education. EDUCAUSE Review, 39(5), 28–35. Available at: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0451.pdf
What is M-Learning?
M-Learning stands for mobile learning. Mobile learning is learning through the use of portable technology.
Initial Thoughts
When this course began, back in September 2011, I puchased an iPhone as an attempt to access this course and learn content while away from my home office. As a result, I expereinced first-hand mobile learning. My inital concern was the screen size of the iPhone. The screen is quite small and could cause some frustration since I am used to a very large screens (yes more than one :).
My expereince with podcasts are next to nil. I am uncertain of the purpose of podcasts, how they are used and why many people rely on them.
Learned Concepts
Podcasts are reasonably reliable. Depending on bandwidth and file size videos may take time loading. The quality of the recording my be poor or the audio might be hard to understand making the interaction difficult for the learner. Similar to CAI the learner participation and social interaction is minimal. This type of technology is could be a adequate in reinforcing previously learned materials.
Course readings suggest the benefit of instant messaging for mobile learners promoting collaboration.
Concluding Thoughts
Mobile devices can work to ones advantage by providing the ability to view distance course activities and activily participate in a DE course "on the road". However, I personally see a disadvantage to M-Learning being that the technology is always "on" and often feel obliged to constantly check in and never really have time away.
Comments
martin garix
11 January 2019, 12:29 AM