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Z O RA I N I WAT I A B A S _ M O O C19-25 September 2011
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Zoraini Wati Abas, Ed.D.Faculty of Education and Languages, Open University
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
[email protected] Skype: zoraini
http://www.facebook.com/zoraini http://eyeonlearning.blogspot.com/
MOBILE LEARNING AT OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
(OUM)
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Where is Malaysia?
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Introduction
Mobile learning initiative at OUM
The Future
Conclusion
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OUTLINE
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• Malaysia’s first Open and Distance Learning Institution
• A consortium of 11 public universities
• Private Entity• First intake of 753
students in 2001• Total enrolment of
108,000+• 36,552 graduates
• 40+ learning centres
• 52 programmes• 1,000+ courses• Active enrolment
of 30,000+ students
• Blended learning• F2F• Online
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INTRODUCTION TO OUM
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26 million population in Malaysia28.9 million mobile phone subscribers
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Mobile Scenario in Malaysia
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Source:http://www.malaysianwireless.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/SKMM-Penetration.jpg
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DEVELOPMENTS
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2008
Readiness Survey
22,000 + students have benefited
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Do you have a mobile phone?n = 2,837
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Can you imagine yourself as the learner in the above scenario?
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ARE OUM LEARNERS READY FOR MOBILE LEARNING?
Yes (82%)
No (18%)
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N = 2,837 (end 2008)
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OBJECTIVES OF M-LEARNING AT OUMEnhance the blend of learning modes currently used at OUM
Increase the flexibility of learning
Encourage and support ubiquitous learning
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MALAYSIA RANKED 6TH IN WORLD SMS VOLUME (BASED ON 2007 STATISTICS)
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China
Philippines
Japan
Indonesi
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India
Malaysia
No of SMSes sent
50 billion SMS
70 billion SMS
90 billion SMS
Pop 1.3 billion
Pop 231 million
Pop 1.09 billion
Pop 26 million
Pop 85 million
Pop 127 million
Z O RA I N I WAT I A B A S _ M O O C
Self Managed Learning
Course Modules
With support from:Multimedia Courseware
Learning ObjectsPodcasts
Digital LibraryPeers/Tutors
Subject Matter Experts Online/e-Learning
ResourcesWeb-based Modules
Audio Modules Multimedia Courseware
Learning ObjectsPodcasts
PDF DocumentsMicrosoft Office
DocumentsDigital Library
Discussions
Forums
Face-to-Face
Tutorials
Classroom Environment
Formal Classroom Computer Laboratory
Science Laboratory
Number of Meetings
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Teaching Strategies
DirectIndirect
SMSMotivati
on
SMSCourse
Management
SMSConten
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SMSTips
SMSForums
Mobile Learning at
OUM
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Self-managed learning: Use of
Modules
Online learning:
Asynchronous forum
discussions
Face-to-face tutorials
ContentMotivation
Tips
Course management
Forum/ Facebook
Push and pull of mobile learning via SMSin a blended learning environment
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Category Purpose Example Nos
Content To help learners locate/remember important course facts easily
There are 4 pairs of learning styles: Active/Reflective; Sensing/Intuitive; Visual/Verbal; Sequential/Global. Which is yours? See Appendix 1.1
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Forum To remind and motivate learners to participate in discussion forums
What are the strategies & advantages of OUM blended learning modes? Discuss in myLMS forum.
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Tips To provide hints/strategies to learners on how to do well in their studies
Do you know you can change your password in myLMS? Try or ask your tutor
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Motivation To motivate learners to persevere in the learning process
Motivation Quote: “The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win” by Roger Bannister
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Course management
To provide timely announcements/reminders on tutorial dates, assessments and other aspects related to course management
Mid-sem exam on 16/7 at 4.00-4.45 pm. Topics 1-4. 25 multiple choice questions. Sample & practise questions may be downloaded thru myLMS
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SMS Sent for ”Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners”
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Mobile learning via SMS:May 2009
Sept2009
Encouraged learners to be focused in their
studies
76.3% 75.1
Helped learners manage their learning better
73.9% 72.9
Sustained learners’ interest in course 77.5% 77.4
Gave flexibility to learning 77.7% 76.1
Learner Satisfaction (May and September 2009)
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Mobile Learning via SMS Mean SD
Helped to prepare better for tutorials 7.47 1.81
Enabled to learn anytime 7.39 1.90
Enabled to learn anywhere 7.38 1.90
Encouraged to stay more focused in studies
7.31 1.83
Sustained interest in the course 7.31 1.86
Helped manage learning better 7.28 1.84
Made learning more enjoyable 7.13 1.80
Learner Satisfaction (January 2010)
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FEEDBACK FROM MAY 2011 STUDENTS
Good •Very good and must continue•Good. At least know the current news about the subject•Very good, should SMS for other classes/subject also
Motivated•The SMS motivated me to study•Motivated and helped me to focus on my studies•The SMSes was related to the topic I’ve followed and encouraged me to think and work on my study
Useful •Very useful and good guidance•I would prefer SMSes more frequent to be sent as it is very useful, concise, very straight forward and easy to understand
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Helpful
• The SMSes really helped me to remember course content better and gave me a lot of information
• Very helpful, reminds me when to do assignment and exercise
• The messages helped me manage my studies better and also motivated me to study
Reminds• I love the reminder. Keep me alert• Good for me alert about the subject,
learning and topic from the module
FEEDBACK FROM MAY 2011 STUDENTS
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Mobile Learning at
OUM
Ubiquitous LearningPush-Pull
Current
FutureThe Future
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CONCLUSION
Define the purpose of mobile learning
Determine student readiness
Get faculty/tutor and administrative buy inDesign so as support produce learning
Plan to succeed
Monitor, evaluate and improve
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THANK YOU