Yau, Jane Yin-Kim and Joy, Mike (2011) M-learning generations and interview study : results of a mobile context-aware learning schedule framework. In: Parsons, David, 1959 Oct. 13-, (ed.) Combining e-learning and m-learning : new applications of blended educational resources. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 28-55. ISBN 978-1-60960-481-3 (hardcover) 978-1-60960-482-0 (ebook)

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Abstract

Mobile learning applications can be categorized into four generations – ‘non-adaptive’, ‘learning-preferences’-based adaptive, ‘learning-contexts’-based adaptive and ‘learning-contexts’-aware adaptive. The research on our Mobile Context-aware and Adaptive Learning Schedule framework is motivated by some of the challenges within the context-aware mobile learning field. These include being able to create and enhance students’ learning opportunities in different locations by considering different learning contexts and using these as the basis for selecting appropriate learning materials for students. We have adopted a pedagogical approach for evaluating this framework – an exploratory interview study with potential users consisting of 37 university students. We targeted primarily undergraduate computing students, as well as students within other departments and postgraduate students, so that a deep analysis of a wider variety of users’ thoughts regarding the framework can be gained. The observed interview feedback gives us insights into the use of a pedagogical m-learning suggestion framework deploying a learning schedule subject to the five proposed learning contexts. Our data analysis is described and interpreted leading to a personalized suggestion mechanism for each learner and each scenario, and a proposed model for describing mobile learning preferences dimensions.

Item Type:	Book Item
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Publisher:	IGI Global
Place of Publication:	Hershey, PA
ISBN:	978-1-60960-481-3 (hardcover) 978-1-60960-482-0 (ebook)
Book Title:	Combining e-learning and m-learning : new applications of blended educational resources
Editor:	Parsons, David, 1959 Oct. 13-
Official Date:	2011
Dates:	Date Event 2011 Published
Number of Pages:	28
Page Range:	pp. 28-55
DOI:	10.4018/978-1-60960-481-3.ch003
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	1 August 2016
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