A Mobile Learning Model for Universities -Re-blending the Current Learning Environment

Abstract

The use of mobile technologies in education impacts learner motivation, collaboration, information sharing, mobility and interactivity which provide opportunities for learners, teachers and the university. This paper investigates the use of mobile learning technologies in higher education, and proposes a blended mobile learning model, which has the ability to serve the emerging learning process and delivery, and provide a well balanced learning environment that meets the current learners’ needs

Work in progress — A Blended Mobile Learning context oriented model applied to an information systems undergraduate degree curriculum

“…These approaches range from traditional classroom lectures, going through eLearning, and the combination of the two forms -Blended Learning (bLearning) model, and more recently, to the Blended Mobile Learning (BML) model. [1].…”

Blending Formal and Informal Learning Networks for Online Learning

“…OLNs are hybrids of CMSs and PLEs "with the potential to leverage the affordances of the Web to improve learning dramatically" (Mott & Wiley, 2009, p.3). Alternatively, others (Jones, Scanlon, & Clough, 2013;Khaddage, Lanham, & Zhou, 2009;Santos & Ali, 2012), supported the use of mobile technologies since they are part of almost all college students' lives. Facer and Sandford (2010) suggested the creation of a curriculum that links formal and informal learning by including: opportunities for learners to learn and work within meaningful socio-technical networks not wholly within single educational institutions; to be assessed in interaction with tools, resources and collaborators; to develop capacities to manage information and intellectual property, build reputation and trust, develop experience of working remotely and in mediated environments; to create new learning networks; to reflect upon how learning is connected with other areas of personal, social, and working lives and manage and negotiate these relationships; to explore the human-machine relationships involved in socio-technical networks (p.86).…”

Collaborative M-Learning Adoption Model: A Case Study for Jordan

“…IT students were the largest respondents group (55%) followed by (30%) of education students and (15%) science students. Demographic characteristic of participating students and the learning context are shown in table (1).…”

“…This resulted for mobile devices to be utilized in the educational context [1]. Using mobile technology improves students learning experience and performance.…”