Title :
Enhancing Mobile Learning Delivery through Exploration of the Learner Experience
Author :
Ally, Mohamed ; Stauffer, Karen
Author_Institution :
Athabasca Univ., Athabasca
Abstract :
M-learning research at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at Athabasca University has been directed at improving mobile device access to distance learning materials through improved device detection, use of mobile device style sheets, and alternate files and graphics that are tailored to smaller screens. However, there is a greater significance placed in determining how learners perceive these enhancements to online learning. During this study, students were directed to access their regular online course materials using their mobile devices, then asked to complete a survey regarding their perception of this experience. This paper discusses the results from this study.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; mobile learning delivery; online learning; Computer aided instruction; Displays; Educational technology; Electronic learning; Graphics; Information systems; Internet; Mobile computing; Pervasive computing; Sheet materials; Distance Learning; IMSLD; Learner Experience; Mobile Devices; Mobile Learning;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technology in Education, 2008. WMUTE 2008. Fifth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-3108-3
DOI :
10.1109/WMUTE.2008.44