Smartphones and Learning: An Extension of M-Learning or a Distinct Area of Inquiry

Hartley, Kendall; Andújar, Alberto

doi:10.3390/educsci12010050

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“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities around the world started to use distance learning platforms, such as M-learning platforms, Blackboard, and others [49]. For example, many universities in Saudi Arabia-such as King Faisal University (KFU)-used the Blackboard and M-learning systems as distance learning tools, as a result of the decision by the Saudi government to close all universities during the COVID-19 pandemic [50]. M-learning systems served as online classrooms in which smartphones could be used by instructors and their students to continue the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

Section: Overview Of Mobile Learning As a Distance Learning Toolmentioning

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“…An M-learning platform is a distance learning platform with many features that support the learning and teaching processes for all education levels in universities. It also contributes to ensuring that lesson plans are carried out and the educational goals of the curriculum are met [50][51][52][53]. An M-learning system features a package of educational tools to support the teaching and learning processes.…”

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Smart Mobile Learning Success Model for Higher Educational Institutions in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Smart mobile learning (M-learning) applications have shown several new benefits for higher educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which such applications were used to support distance learning. Therefore, this study aims to examine the most important drivers influencing the adoption of M-learning by using the technology acceptance model (TAM). The structural equation modelling (SEM) method was used to test the hypotheses in the proposed model. Data were collected via online questionnaires from 520 undergraduate and postgraduate students at four universities in Saudi Arabia. Partial least squares (PLS)–SEM was used to analyse the data. The findings indicated that M-learning acceptance is influenced by three main factors, namely, awareness, IT infrastructure (ITI), and top management support. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on M-learning acceptance practices. Likewise, it may help to facilitate and promote the acceptance of M-learning among students in Saudi universities.

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Section: Overview Of Mobile Learning As a Distance Learning Toolmentioning

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Smart Mobile Learning Success Model for Higher Educational Institutions in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…Library and information centres in this generation are set out to create access to information not only through the print medium but also by electronic means to facilitate quick delivery. Other hand Hartley and Andújar (2022) explained the Smartphone is the primary ICT device and has become an integral part of the education landscape. Smartphone and learning-related research produced in the past decade is substantial and of great interest to practitioners and researchers.…”

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Information consolidation and repackaging for augmented reality library service: a special reference to the Layar app

Kharat

Nagarkar

Panage

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this research is to introduce the Layar augmented reality (AR) application among library users and to understand the user’s satisfaction towards the information services provided by the Layar application with the help of the structural equation model (SEM). Design/methodology/approach According to Thomas (2016), action research is mainly undertaken to develop new skills or new approaches and to solve issues and problems with direct application to any applied setting. The present study helps to develop new skills and approaches to repackaging information using AR applications. Researchers have identified the question of what could be done to increase the awareness of Layar AR applications among students. Because the Layar augmented application is one of the new tools for an academic library to repackage information for mass accessibility. Therefore, in the present action research approach, researchers encompass two activities action and research. Researchers have used participatory action research methods by collecting data from 17 MBA institute libraries affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Researchers have systematically used the Layar application in the library by obtaining permission from each higher authority. Researchers have designed a Layar satisfaction model using the SEM with AMOS and SPSS. Findings The researcher found that the relationship between experience, performance and service quality is positively significant. The user’s experience is satisfied with the Layar application, but users are not satisfied with the service quality and performance of the Layar application. Research limitations/implications This study tested Layar AR application in MBA libraries affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University in the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad areas. Practical implications The Layar app helps the academic library to convert selected print collections into an AR feel for library users. This is an additional method of providing information services to users through mobile devices. A total of 157 students downloaded the Layar application from their handsets and provided feedback through a questionnaire. Researchers have found that the relationships between users and Layar experience, performance and service quality are positively significant. The user experience is satisfied with the Layar application, but users are not satisfied with the service quality and performance of the Layar application. Originality/value This study examined the performance, service quality and user experience of Layar applications. Structural equation and Modelling theories were used to examine the relationship between user satisfaction and information services using the Layar application.

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“…While the focus of the Goksu analysis was mobile learning, it reveals the rising importance of the smartphone for learning research. The substantive distinctions between smartphone and mobile learning research necessitate a different review [ 43 ]. A content and bibliometric analysis of augmented reality (AR) and science education research revealed that the preponderance of studies utilized smartphones [ 44 ].…”

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Smartphones and Learning: Evaluating the Focus of Recent Research

Hartley

Hoffman

Andújar

2023

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The smartphone has become integral to most aspects of students’ lives and is the primary conduit for accessing the internet. Objective research into the promise and dangers of this device is critical. While educational uses of the smartphone with young adults hold promise, the potential for harm is also present. While objectivity is valued, the focus of researchers can subjectively skew towards optimistic or pessimistic views of technology. The topics addressed in smartphone and learning research illuminate trends and potential biases in the field. This study investigates the issues addressed in smartphone and learning research in the past two years. These topics are compared with smartphone research in a similar field: psychology. The study, using a bibliometric approach, identified an overall negative arc of the literature towards topics such as addiction, depression, and anxiety in the psychology literature. The educational literature topics were comparatively more positive than psychology. Highly cited papers in both fields reflected explorations of adverse outcomes.

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Smartphones and Learning: An Extension of M-Learning or a Distinct Area of Inquiry

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

Smart Mobile Learning Success Model for Higher Educational Institutions in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Smart Mobile Learning Success Model for Higher Educational Institutions in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Information consolidation and repackaging for augmented reality library service: a special reference to the Layar app

Smartphones and Learning: Evaluating the Focus of Recent Research

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