M-learning project and M-EANor: Two teaching projects from the Degree in Computer Science and Engineering

Author

Gutierrez Rodriguez, Virginia ; Sanchez Berriel, Isabel ; Roda Garcia, Jose Luis ; Moreno de Antonio, Luz Marina ; Riera Quintana, Concepcion

Author_Institution

Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of La Laguna, La Laguna, Spain

fYear

2014

fDate

11-13 June 2014

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

6

Abstract

In the context of the so-called knowledge society, learning-oriented information and communication technologies (ICT) are increasingly becoming an essential element of the teaching-learning process. The University of La Laguna (ULL) is currently carrying out several m-learning experiences aimed at fostering exploratory, interactive learning in classroom settings. This paper lays out the inner workings and results of the M-Learning Project and M-EANor¹ teaching initiatives, two apps designed to increase student motivation, engagement and feedback. The use of mobile devices provides a creative, flexible methodology with no time/space restrictions, which helps to overcome learning difficulties.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; computer science education; electrical engineering education; teaching; Computer Science; Engineering; M-EANor teaching initiatives; M-learning project; University of La Laguna; classroom settings; communication technologies; flexible methodology; fostering exploratory; interactive learning; knowledge society; learning-oriented information; m-learning experiences; mobile devices; student motivation; teaching projects; teaching-learning process; time-space restrictions; Computer science; Databases; Educational institutions; Smart phones; Usability; M-Learning; clicker; database; gamification; satisfaction survey;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Tecnologias Aplicadas a la Ensenanza de la Electronica (Technologies Applied to Electronics Teaching) (TAEE), 2014 XI

Conference_Location

Bilbao

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TAEE.2014.6900170

Filename

6900170