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Jantjies, Mmaki and Joy, Mike (2015) Mobile enhanced learning in a South African context. Educational Technology & Society, Volume 18 (Number 1). pp. 308-320.
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Abstract
Multilingual classrooms in developing countries are often challenged by a lack of digital resources and technology which supports their multilingual learning process. Code-switching is a phenomenon common to multilingual schools where learners are taught in a language which is not their first language. In these environments, code-switchers frequently alternate between their first and second languages, seeking alternative words to clarify their understanding of the topic being studied.
This paper presents a study based in South Africa, where mathematics learners interacted with a mobile learning system named M-Thuto, supporting learners who code-switch while learning and providing them with digital resources. The system consisted of summarised notes, class exercises and a class quiz. Through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires, data were gathered and analysed from 90 learners to gain perspectives on their interaction processes. The study aimed to establish how mobile learning can be used to support multilingual learners in under-resourced schools. The results of the study reflect the need for mobile learning resources that support their learning considering their linguistic challenges. The results also reflect the important role that mobile phones can play as alternative digital learning resources.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||||
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| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LG Individual institutions (Asia. Africa) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science | ||||||||
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Multilingual education -- South Africa, Code switching (Linguistics) -- South Africa, Mobile communication systems in education -- South Africa | ||||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Educational Technology & Society | ||||||||
| Publisher: | International Forum of Educational Technology & Society (IFETS) | ||||||||
| ISSN: | 1176-3647 | ||||||||
| Official Date: | March 2015 | ||||||||
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| Volume: | Volume 18 | ||||||||
| Number: | Number 1 | ||||||||
| Number of Pages: | 13 | ||||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 308-320 | ||||||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Open Access | ||||||||
| Funder: | National Research Foundation (South Africa) (NRF) | ||||||||
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