Title :
Mobile phones as effective learner support devices: A case study
Author :
Kumar, Lalita S. ; Jamatia, Biplab ; Aggarwal, A.K.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Sci., Indira Gandhi Nat. Open Univ., New Delhi, India
Abstract :
Mobile learning has revolutionised the scenario of teaching-learning by empowering the learner to learn whatever, wherever and whenever. An earlier study revealed the learners´ perceptions and positive attitude towards adopting mobile phones as an access device for learning. In this preliminary feedback study on the mature learners and PICs of PGDCC programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has thrown light on the success and the benefit of mobile phones as learner support devices. Attempts are afoot at IGNOU to exploit mobile technology in a big way for learners´ support-academic and otherwise.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; educational institutions; mobile handsets; Indira Gandhi National Open University; effective learner support devices; mobile learning; mobile phones; teaching-learning; Mobile communication; Mobile technology; SMS services; information and communication technology; learner support; mobile learning;
Conference_Titel :
Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE), 2010 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Juan, PR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8751-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8752-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICDLE.2010.5606002
