Handheld Computer Supported Context-aware learning with 2D Barcodes

This paper reports a study that aims to construct a 2D barcode supported learning system, called HELLO (Handheld English Language Learning Organization), to improve students´ English level. The HELLO integrates the 2D barcodes, the Internet, mobile computing and database technologies. It also consists of two subsystems: an English learning management system and a mobile learning tools system. A four-week pilot study and questionnaire survey were conducted in college to evaluate effects of proposed learning system and student learning attitudes. Furthermore, the evaluation results will be described in this paper.