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The ‘S’ of Mobile Learning
Tina LimOpen University Malaysia
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Overview of presentation
Popularity of mobile devices & its uses for learning
OUM’s mobile learning initiative
Mobile learning via SMS
How mobile learning via SMS re-defines learning space
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Why mobile devices are so immensely popular?
(Herrington & Herrington, 2007)
Decreasing cost
Increasing social currency
Popularity of mobil
e device
s
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Some statistics on mobile phones in Malaysia
Did you own a mobile phone in 2000? in 2007?
Between January and March 2009Number of people in Malaysia
Number of mobile phone subscriptions
According to Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
About 26 million 28.914 million
According to the Dept. of Statistics, Malaysia 21.8 % 85.1 %
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Survey on learner readiness for mobile learning 2008:Do OUM learners own a mobile phone?
Yes98.9%
No1.1%
Out of 2837 respondents
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Are OUM learners ready for mobile learning?
Yes (82%) No (18%)
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Use of mobile devices for
learning
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To encourage and support ubiquitous learning
To increase the flexibility of learning
To enhance the blend of learning modes currently available
OUM’s vision: To be the Leading Provider of Flexible Learning
OUM’s Mobile Learning Initiative• Advisor: Professor Dr. Mansor Fadzil (Senior Vice President)• Head: Professor Dr. Zoraini Wati Abas (Director of the IQRI)
GOALS
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Blended learning environment @ OUM
Online learning: Asynchronous forum
discussionsLearning objects
Digital library
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OUM’s LMS (Learning Management System)
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OUM’s Current focus: Mobile learning via SMS
Why SMS • Least/lowest common denominator of all mobile
technologies• People are very familiar with the use of SMS • Can be used in all types of mobile phones• Convenient and relatively cheap
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Short Message Service (SMS) a.k.a. text messaging
the most useful and most used mobile phone application
labelled the “killer” application of mobile phones as its usage has surpassed all expectations
•(Markett, Sanchez, Weber &Tangney, 2006)
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Milestones in OUM’s Mobile Learning via SMS Initiative
Survey on Learner Readiness
1 course: OUMH 1103: Learning skills for ODL
3 courses: OUMH 1103 – Learning skills for ODLBBUS 2103 – Company LawNBNS 3504 – Renal Nursing
6 courses
Jan. 2010
Sept. 2009
May 2009
End of 2008
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Category Purpose Example
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
Forum / Facebook
To remind and motivate learners to participate in discussion forums
Setting goals and time management are important to your studies. What is your goal? How do you apply time management? Share it in Facebook.
Tips To provide hints/strategies to learners on how to do well in their studies
Hi there! Do study and prepare for your exam early so that you can go through the module a few times and are able to remember better!
Motivation To motivate learners to persevere in the learning process
Learning is an active process. We learn by doing. Only knowledge used sticks in our mind. By Dale Carnegie
Course management
To provide timely announcements / reminders on tutorial dates, assessments and other aspects related to course management
Please read Topics 1-3 for the Mid Term Examination which will be held on 13 Nov 2009 at 3.00 to 4.00pm
Categories of SMS, Their Purpose & Example
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DAYS
Week 1 (21 – 27 Sept 2009)(Before T1)
Week 2 (28 Sept – 4 Oct 2009)(Topic 1– Introduction to Company
Law)
Week 3 (5 – 11 Oct 2009)(Topic 1- Introduction to Company
Law )
MONDAY
21HARI RAYA PUASA
28There are 4 types of business structure in Malaysia. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type in the forum. Refer to 1.2 and 1.3 F
5Is the company liable for all contracts entered into by promoter before incorporation of the company? Refer to 1.8.4 . C
TUESDAY
22HARI RAYA PUASAWelcome back to OUM! You will be receiving a series of SMSes for Company Law as part of our value added service. It is free. Enjoy!
CM
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WEDNESDAY
23Do you know that learning is an active process? We learn by doing. Only knowledge that is used sticks in your mind. Dale Carnegie M
30What are the effects of incorporation to a company according to the Companies Act 1965? Refer to 1.4.5 C
7Why is partnership business structure very popular among entrepreneurs in ? Discuss in myLMS forum. Refer to 1.3.2
F
THURSDAY
24Your tutor is very keen to meet you during tutorials. Welcome you all and be on time. See you!
CM
1Hi, try to read your module regularly and participate actively in the forum. This will help you do well in your studies. :-) T
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FRIDAY/SAT/SUNDAY
TUTORIAL 1(25 – 27 Sept 2009)
2TUTORIAL 2
(9 – 11 Sept 2009)
MOBILE LEARNING: SMS CONTENT & SCHEDULE FOR SEPT 2009 SEM.(COURSE : COMPANY LAW) – First Three weeks
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Group messaging / Sending bulk SMS
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Benefits of using SMS for teaching/learning
Support for engagement with module and concepts
Nuggets of
information – more
easily absorbed
Expansion of time for learners to reflect/reac
t
Motiwalla (2007)
Uday Bhaskar & Govindarajulu (2008)
Field (2005)
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Offer true flexibility for learners and fit their lifestyle
Learners come to tutorials better prepared and more ready
Successful in reducing drop-out rate of distance learners
Mellow (2005)
Keegan (2007)
Ericsson Global (2009)
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Push/Pull Metaphor
2 ways to get information from a network:
• The University pushes information to the student
• The student pulls information from a source
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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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Re-defining learning spaceConcept of Space-Time 4 dimensions
(3D space, 4th D time)
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The of Mobile Learning:
Mobile Learning via SMS in a Blended Learning Environment
The ‘S’ of Mobile Learning
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Analogy of the use SMS in a blended learning environment as the Superhero of mobile learning
Superman Mobile learning via SMS• Very common, ordinary and
simple
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• Yet powerful:– Expands learners’ time– Re-creates learning space: From
one dimension to other dimensions
– Can be used in response to distance learners’ needs
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Appreciation and Thanks to OUM Mobile Learning Team members
Enquiries Admission to OUM programmes:Call 2773 2002
OUM Mobile Learning initiative:Email [email protected]
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