...A critical review of Suryaningrum et al, 2014, ‘The effectiveness comparison between mobile based learning technology with face-to-face as a teaching method of Accounting Information System’, Global Conference and Finance Proceedings, Volume 9, Number 1. Authors conducted a study on the mobile-based teaching method to test if it will improve the student’s performance not only in technical skills but also in personal skills in learning Accounting Information System. The study was an exploratory research to develop a mobile learning application of Accounting Information Systems and test on the AIS mobile learning application made using the quasi-experimental research design. A pre-test exam was conducted where 50 accounting students who have completed Accounting Information Systems (AIS) courses were provided 20 randomly selected multiple-choice questions from 30 available questions with topic of data warehouse. The research result showed that before the student use mobile technology, their performance was not as expected. This pre-test result will then be compared with their exam score after taking advantage of the mobile learning application program which is still not published to date. The study reveals that the education system until now is mostly done by traditional face-to-face between students and educators with a shift in learning paradigm from conventional to sophisticated learning using technology. The development of ICT had clearly improved the education method...
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...com Abstract This paper proposes a conceptual design framework for mobile learning (mLearning) mainly based on the reflection and action research results of Nokia Mobiledu project, which was recently launched in China and is targeted especially for learning English. The framework involves five stages: mLearning activity design, requirement and constraint analysis, mLearning scenario design, mLearning technology environment design and mobile learner support services design, in which mLearning activity design plays a key role in a systematic design procedure for mLearning experience. 1. Background In China, there are more than 600 million mobile phone users and people are spending more time on the road or commuting. There is a big growth potential for mobile learning in China. Nokia recently set up China’s first interactive mobile learning service Mobiledu (www.mobiledu.cn), with the aim to enrich people’s learning experiences anytime anywhere in a most convenient way with their mobile phones. Reflecting on the design and development process of Mobiledu and other mobile learning projects, this paper describes an activity-oriented design framework for mobile learning experience, which focuses on strategies and practices to design the mobile learning experience in a systematic way instead of just dividing activity into several elements. The scope of systematic mobile learning (mLearning) design has its roots in multi-disciplinary fields, especially...
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...opportunities for learning and training development. Because mobile learning or mLearning allows for immediate access to materials, instantly collaborating on and discussing content enhances the learning experience. mLearning can also be used with other modalities to enhance on the job training, providing the learner with just-in-time tools and references. History of Traditional training is conducted in a classroom style environment with a number of students being taught at the same time in one location. With the introduction of synchronous virtual training, students could be all over the country or world; sitting in their offices or home to complete training. However, the training is still conducted with all the students attending a class at the same time. Similar to what is used at Ashford University, asynchronous training allows the student to develop new skills on their own timeframe and at their own pace. “The evolution in education and training at a distance can be characterised as a move from dLearning (distance learning) to eLearning (electronic learning) to mLearning (mobile learning).” (Keegan, Desmond 2002) Mobile training or mLearning allows a learner to use a mobile device to access training content, complete training modules or games and collaborate with classmates or peers. mLearning could be completed as a stand-alone, self-study course or as part of a larger curriculum of which mLearning is only a part. Mobile learning is the first stage of using the globalization...
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...In theory, mLearning increases access for those who are mobile or cannot physically attend learning institutions –those who would not otherwise be able to follow courses in a traditional educational setting due to the constraints of work, household activities, or other competing demands on their time. MLearning makes education more accessible in that it enables learners to pursue their studies according to their own schedule. The portability of mobile technology means that mLearning is not bound by fixed class times; mLearning enables learning at all times and in all places, during breaks, before or after shifts, at home, or on the go. Interestingly, however, while mLearning is portable, it is not necessarily associated with physical movement. According to a study conducted by Vavoula, few people actually utilize the time spent in transit to learn (Sharples, Taylor, & Vavoula, 2005, p. 3). MLearning, as Visser and West (2005) suggest, can also increase access in those situations where cost represents a significant barrier to learning (p. 132). For those in rural or remote areas where environmental and infrastructure challenges hinder other learning modalities, particularly eLearning, mLearning presents great opportunities. For the individual learner, mobile technology is much less cost-prohibitive than other technologies like personal computers and broadband connections that are necessary for eLearning. The ubiquity of mobile phones, moreover, means that educational services...
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...Mobile Phone as Pedagogical Tools: An Investigation of the Dimensions of Technology Belief on Educators’ Readiness at International Islamic College Siti Nur’ain Hamsan Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences Universiti Teknologi MARA ABSTRACT Owing to the rapid growth of technology, most of the higher educational institutions are looking for new learning systems that can improve their curriculum. The preliminary study have identified four problems which are lack of understanding on the level of technology acceptance among educators, how mobile phone can be used for learning, the benefits of m-learning to student learning and lack of confidence among educators in integrating technology in the teaching process. This study is an adoption of Parasuraman’s study on Technology Readiness Index (TRI). The objective of this study is to identify the level of technology readiness among educators at International Islamic College (IIC) towards the implementation of mobile phone as pedagogical tools in the teaching and learning process. Besides that, this study also aims to identify the relationship between the dimensions of technology belief and educator’ readiness and which dimensions influenced the most to their readiness level. In order to achieve this objective, quantitative approach and questionnaire instrument are used to gather data from the respondents. The findings show that there is a high level of technology readiness among educators (mean=3.87) with a positive and significant...
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...expense from claiming generation. Examples of asynchronous are email, listserv, threaded discussion weblogs and forums as which use in Sur nursing institute. At Sur Nursing Institute, now they are start to apply e-learning in their workplace. They are using Hams program to make the learn easy. Hams program provide opportunity to discuss the issue according to institute. Also, In hams you can submit assignment, exams, and show weekly schedule. We use only the asynchronous types in this type of eLearning offers the learners the information they need whenever they need it. Future trend needs aid taking a gander at preparing conveyed with respect to PDA’s What's more cell phones. This new, structure about training will be called, mLearning or portable taking in....
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...produce an anytime, anywhere learning experiences. Advances in mobile technologies have enhanced M-learning tools at just the right moment to meet the need for more costeffective just in time training options-learning on the go. Electronic Learning offer methods, which decrease the limitations of traditional education but M-learning offers more. This paper discusses the existing devices and technologies appropriate to realize Mobile learning, its advantages over e-learning, and challenges to its adoption of in Nigeria. Keywords: e-Learning, m-learning, mobile computing, SMS, MMS disadvantages lead to search for new and more effective educational methods. E-learning offers new methods for education based on computer internet technology. Mlearning is the intersection of mobile computing and elearning [5]; M-learning has the ability to learn everywhere at every time without permanent physical connection to cable networks. Mobile and Wireless technologies are being used in diverse areas such as travel, education, stock trading, military, package delivery, disaster recovery, and medical emergency care; but emphasis in this paper will be on mobile learning. Mobile and wireless systems cover two areas mobility and computing. Mobile computing means continuous accessibility to the user while wireless implies communicating without wires. As indicated in [6], mobile and wireless technology has improved substantially, making mobile devices remarkably convenient and...
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...Abstract Learning is an important psychological process by which a person constructs knowledge, skills and capabilities. The use of technologies is becoming ubiquitous throughout today’s society. As philosophies and practice move toward learner-centered pedagogies, technology, in a parallel move, is now able to provide new affordances to the learner. The unique attributes of mobile learning provide a new approach to Education Industry. Mobile learning (mLearning) is another form of supplementary learning that has the potential to enrich the learning. The main inflections of this research study is to better understand the students' viewpoint and attitude towards the use of mobile learning in education industry of India .The biggest advantage of mobile technology is that it can be used anywhere, anytime and adopt their mobile learning systems with the aim of improving communication and enriching students' learning experiences in their curriculum study. Mobile phones (MPs) are the raising technological tools amongst the teachers and students especially at higher educational institutions....
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...INTERNET STUDIES SOCIAL E LEARNING BY : ID : TABLE OF CONTENTS Page# | Article . | 1 | Cover Page . | 2 | Table Of Contents . | 3 | Social E learning. | 4 | Introduction to internet and social E learning. | 5 | Applications used in social E learning . | 7 | Internet and traditional education practices . | 8 | Boundaries of internet applications in education . | 9 | What is information security ? | 10 | What are the methods of control in social E learning ? | 11 | What are the conclusion ? | 12 | References . | 13 | Appendixes . | Introduction to internet and social E learning. What is Internet ? The Internet is known to be as a global system of interconnected computers that are networked together and also that uses the standard TCP/IP which is a protocol suite that works on serving millions and even billions of users throughout the world. Internet is a network from the networks available that consists of huge amount of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies. The Internet is known to carry a very enormous range of information , resources and also services, as its famous examples : the inter-linked which is the HYPERTEXT documents of the world wide web famous by (WWW) and the also to support emails. However ; people always do get mistaken about the point that the internet and the World...
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...The effects of Cell phone use on the study habits of students. ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to examine the effects of cell phone use on the study habits of students. The research was carried out using questionnaires distributed to 200 students who own cell phones .The questionnaires collected demographic information about the respondents, cell phone type preferences, uses of cell phones during study, predominant usage during study and information about challenges facing students in using mobile phones for study purposes. The results showed significant gender differences in several aspects of cell phone use. The results also revealed that cell phone use has negative and positive effects on the study habits of university students depending on usage patterns .The study concluded that despite the challenges faced by students ,cell phones unlike other educational innovations are firmly rooted in the society in which education and institutions are part of and ignoring the use or applications of this technology would be ill-advised. INTRODUCTION This study investigates the effects of cell phone use during study on the study habits of students. Many students starting university do not always possess the prerequisite skills to cope with the challenges of the new and changing learning environment. An environment where they are expected to study without being told specifically what or when to study. Ultimately their success or failure within university courses is determined...
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...International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 10 October 2013 The effects of Cell phone use on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe First Year Faculty of Arts students. Leslei Kahari ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to examine the effects of cell phone use on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe 1st year Faculty of Arts students. The research was carried out using questionnaires distributed to 200 students who own cell phones .The questionnaires collected demographic information about the respondents, cell phone type preferences, uses of cell phones during study, predominant usage during study and information about challenges facing students in using mobile phones for study purposes. The results showed significant gender differences in several aspects of cell phone use .The results also revealed that cell phone use has negative and positive effects on the study habits of university students depending on usage patterns .The study concluded that despite the challenges faced by students ,cell phones unlike other educational innovations are firmly rooted in the society in which education and institutions are part of and ignoring the use or applications of this technology would be ill-advised. Key words: Cell phone, study habits, University of Zimbabwe INTRODUCTION This study investigates the effects of cell phone use during study on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe 1st year Faculty of Arts students. Many students starting university...
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...Note: achieves a distinction but the report does not fully reflect what was shown at demo] Mobile Devices and Their Impact on the Learning Environment. By Stuart Greig – GT320827 MSc Web Development A project submitted in partial fulfilment of the award of Master of Science In Web Development from Staffordshire University Supervised by Philip Windridge and Alastair Dawes March 2014 Word Count: 14422 For the Attention of Philip Windridge 1|Page Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Abstract 5 Acknowledgements 6 List of Figures 7 Introduction 8 Chapter 1: Research Methods 9 1.1 Qualitative or Quantitative? 9 1.1.1 Quantitative Research 9 1.1.2 Qualitative Research 10 1.2 Methods to be used 10 1.3 Conclusion 10 Chapter 2: Current Mobile Learning Initiatives 11 2.1 Entrust: Learn Anywhere 11 2.2 Apple in Education 11 2.3 Conclusions 12 Chapter 3: Barriers to E-Learning 14 3.1 Introduction 14 3.2 Attitudes as a barrier to E-Learning and M-Learning 3.3 Financial Barriers to E-Learning and M-Learning 3.4 Conclusions 20 Chapter 4: The Benefits of E-Learning 21 4.1 Distance and Collaborative Learning 21 4.2 Personalised Learning 22 4.3 Increased Interactivity 23 4.4 Additional Resources 23 4.5 Conclusions 24 Chapter 5: Educational Theory 26 5.1 Student Centred Learning (SCL) 26 Chapter 6: Application Development 29 6.1 Initial Web, Database and Application Design 29 6.1.1 Requirements List 29 6.1.2 UML Use Case Diagram and...
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...E-learning 1 E-learning E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. E-learning is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. E-learning is inclusive of, and is broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology-enhanced learning (TEL), computer-based instruction (CBI), computer-based training (CBT), computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided instruction (CAI), internet-based training (IBT), web-based training (WBT), online education, virtual education, virtual learning environments (VLE) (which are also called learning platforms), m-learning, and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many e-learning processes.[1] E-learning can occur in or out of the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be instructor-led, synchronous learning. E-learning is suited to distance learning and flexible learning, but it can also be used...
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...Wireless in AmericA Innovative ■ Competitive ■ World Leader is the most innovative and competitive in the world-—the gold standard that others aspire to emulate. The U.s. wireless industry The industry is providing American wireless users with the best value proposition on the planet. We use our devices to talk more, pay less and have more wireless broadband subscribers than any other developed country. The industry’s competition and innovation have also created a fantastic array of choices for consumers, who can select from several national service providers, and many regional and local carriers. They have the option of prepaid or postpaid service. More than 630 handsets are available in the U.S. market. Mobile applications barely existed just three years ago, yet today, there are more than 500,000 from which to choose. Wireless technology is helping us live and work better than ever before, and is having profound impacts in areas such as healthcare, transportation, energy, education and many more. The U.S. wireless industry leads the way in the widespread deployment of high-speed networks… and even in the most challenging of economic times, continues to outpace its counterparts around the world when it comes to investing in infrastructure. The U.S. wireless industry continues to play a key role in our country’s economic development and enriches all of our lives thanks to our hallmark innovation and competition. specTrUm The Lifeblood of Wireless Wireless service...
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...Technology in Banking Insight and Foresight Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (Established by Reserve Bank of India) Foreword The Indian banking industry, almost in keeping with the deep entrepreneurial approach of the country s business, has come a long way. This report is an effort to capture some exemplary initiatives and developments so far as well as discuss the emerging trends. The insights and understanding of the technology trends and ground-level work being done by the banks has been culled from the nominations received from banks for the IDRBT Banking Technology Excellence Awards 2010. The transformation of Indian banks in the last decade has been phenomenal from local branch banking to global presence and anywhere-anytime banking. Most of the regular banking transactions can today be carried out from mobile phones. Sustained reforms and information technology (IT) have played a pivotal role since the initiation of the second phase of reforms post 1998. The benefits of technology such as scale, speed and low error rate are also reflecting in the performance, productivity and profitability of banks, which have improved tremendously in the past decade. Regulatory initiatives from the Central Bank have also played a large role in the banking sector. Robust technology-enabled organizations have now become the mainstay of the industry. Initiatives such as electronic clearing service (ECS), national electronic funds transfer (NEFT), real-time...
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