Development of a mobile learning model with usability features for online education

Wei, June; Jiang, Zhuo; Zhang, H.

doi:10.1504/ijmlo.2008.018715

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“…Usability related issues such as memory and battery capabilities, tiny keypad and small-screen size are common usability problems. This finding is similar to outcomes of earlier research found in the literature (Chen, et al, 2010;Kiili, 2002;Kukulska-Hulme, 2005;Uther, 2002;Wei, et al, 2008).…”

Section: Summary Of Findingssupporting

confidence: 92%

“…A number of usability-related issues mentioned by these students in the focus groups were quite similar to what is already revealed in the literature, including smaller screen size, rapid battery consumption, smaller memory and storage capabilities, difficulty of attaching large files, not being able to perform tasks requiring heavy processing, some tasks taking more time and more steps, smaller keypad and at times compromised mobile internet speed (Chen, Chen, Hwang, & Yang, 2010;Kiili, 2002;Kukulska-Hulme, 2005;Uther, 2002;Wei, Zhuo, & Zhang, 2008).…”

Section: Discussion and Findingssupporting

confidence: 70%

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Usability issues in mobile learning: Students’ perceptions in Pakistani universities

Imtinan¹,

Chang²,

Issa³

2013

12th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2013)

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Usability in mobile devices, for learning, has drawn researchers' attention since the term mobile learning has been coined in teaching and learning arenas. Current mobile devices in the market have ignored the design and styles for learning purposes. Although mobile devices have some features for games purposes, there are other important usability characteristics that ought to be considered to support learning. Therefore, mobile learning researchers need to investigate the learning options with the available capabilities of mobile devices. Students in developing countries reported more problems related to usability based on their individual experiences dealing with mobile devices for learning purposes. This paper aims to identify the implications of usability in mobile devices for learning based on research conducted in Pakistan.

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Section: Summary Of Findingssupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Discussion and Findingssupporting

confidence: 70%

Usability issues in mobile learning: Students’ perceptions in Pakistani universities

Imtinan¹,

Chang²,

Issa³

2013

12th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2013)

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“…High-income households are more likely to have computers, and are more likely to access to online education at home [42]. Smartphones can also implement mobile learning (mobile education), thereby creating a mobile semiprivate space which is suitable for online education [43][44][45][46]. These pieces of smart terminal equipment, such as computers and smartphones, are mainly connected and used through broadband Internet [47].…”

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Impact of Living Conditions on Online Education: Evidence from China

Gu¹

2022

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Students need to maintain certain living conditions in order to pursue online learning at home. However, there is a lack of a scientific explanation for the extent to which students’ performance in online at-home education is influenced by living conditions. Students from 2002 low-income households in China were surveyed, and a multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted in order to explore the impact of living conditions on online education. The results showed that, rather than computers and smartphones, broadband Internet at home can affect students’ performance in online learning. The larger the residence area, the better the children’s performance in at-home e-learning. Moreover, children living in dilapidated houses are unable to satisfactorily perform in an e-learning environment. Contrarily, children who live in families with separate rooms and tap water show better performances. Additionally, the performance will be worse in the case of unattended students. Furthermore, children from low-income and -status families in the community are often at a disadvantage in an at-home e-learning environment. Cognition regarding the connection between living conditions and online education can be crucial for the improvement of the living conditions of low-income families in order to achieve online education equity.

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“…In addition, mobile is more portable than a laptop and computer, mobile learning can encourage independent learning (Saedah Siraj, 2005;Eschenbrenner & Nah, 2007;Dimakopoulos & Magoulas, 2009;Beetham & Sharpe, 2013). It also provides the learners to read the materials with their different learning styles (Stead, 2006;Wei, Zhuo, & Zhang, 2008;Helou, Gillet, Salzmann & Rekik, 2008;Wang & Ryu, 2009;Lundin, Lymer, Holmquist, Brown & Rost, 2010;Clark & Mayer, 2011). Learners also can help their peers to understand the topic deeply from the notes provided.…”

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confidence: 99%

https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2015.4.2.745.754 745-754 Download PDF 2 Learning at a distance with mobile phone

2015

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This purpose of the study is to examine the effects of mobile learning with Quick Response Code (QR code) to promote distance learners' motivation towards the Principles of Economics. This mobile learning with QR code allowed the distance learners to learn and communicate anytime and anywhere with their peers and lecturers. A survey method was employed in this study. A set of 25 items questionnaire constructed by the researcher was used as an instrument for the study. A total of 152 distance learners from one public university in Northern Malaysia were participated in this study. The findings showed that the majority of the respondents had positive results in the questionnaire. This research can be revised to implement in secondary school or different courses of further study.

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Development of a mobile learning model with usability features for online education

Cited by 15 publications

References 16 publications

Usability issues in mobile learning: Students’ perceptions in Pakistani universities

Usability issues in mobile learning: Students’ perceptions in Pakistani universities

Impact of Living Conditions on Online Education: Evidence from China

https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2015.4.2.745.754 745-754 Download PDF 2 Learning at a distance with mobile phone

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