Ruzita Ramly
Open University Malaysia
Mobile learning made easy:Reason to keep those
SMSes
3rd APAC Mobile Learning & Edutainment Conference 2009 : 16 – 17 December 2009 : Cititel Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners
Creating the SMS Contents
ModuleLearning Outcomes SMSes
Schedule Execute
Example: Topic 3: Reading for InformationLearning Outcomes SMSDescribe reading techniques involved in fast reading.
When will you do fast or slow reading? Discuss in the forum.
Describe reading techniques involved in slow reading.
What are the SQ3R steps for reading? Refer to Topic 3.2. Try it out when you read Topic 4!
Apply the reading techniques discussed into your own reading.
The examination date for OUMH1103 is …. Apply SQ3R reading method to study for your exam.
SMS Categories & Purpose
Category PurposeContent To help learners locate/remember
important course facts easily
Forum To remind and motivate learners to participate in discussion forums
Tips To provide hints/strategies to learners on how to do well in their studies
Motivation To motivate learners to persevere in the learning process
Course Management
To provide timely announcements/ reminders on tutorial dates, assessments and other aspects related to course management
Examples of SMSes
Content What are the SQ3R steps for reading? Refer to Topic 3.2. Try it out when you read Topic 4.
Forum What are the strategies & advantages of OUM blended learning modes? Discuss in the forum.
Tips To check your understanding of each topic, try the Online Assessment in myLMS.
Motivation “When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find ways to do it.” Dr David Schwartz.
Course Management
The final examination is on 10 December 2009. Apply SQ3R reading method to study for your exam.
SMS Schedule
Content
Forum
TipsMotivationCourse Management
OUM BlendedModes
May Semester 2009
September Semester 2009
Tutor 74 53
Students 1863 1173
SMSes 30 27
Content 12 8
Forum 7 8
Tips 3 3
Motivation 3 1
Course Management 5 6
Comments
The ‘uncertainty’
Salam, saya nak tanya adakah SMSes ini ada markah jika kita gunakan?
What to do with the SMS? Just as a sense of information… good information (but) what to do with it? Do I need to respond to this?
The first time, I tried to reply but there was no response. The second time, I did not reply. My friend say, just information..just leave it. I keep all the SMS, takut hilang..copy down in my diary..I refer from time to time (but) didn’t know what to do, how to do…
Comments
The ‘ambivalent’
Saya tak kisah, terima saja.
Comments
The ‘feel good’ U rasa OUM beri perhatian, saya rasa dihargai, saya suka terima SMS.
Kita rasa so special.
Act as an alarm - time to study!!
Yes, the SMSes were helpful....I did not participate much...but the questions and feedback were very helpful and yes it would be great for the other courses too.
For me this system should be continued because as a new student I am not that familiar with OUM yet..so I think SMS is..ah..SMS is important for me
Impact of Mobile Learning
77.7% Felt it had given flexibility to their learning
77.5% Thought it had sustained their interest in the course
76.3% Were encouraged to be focused in their learning
74.1% Agreed that it had added value to their learning experience
73.9% Believed that it had assisted them to become better self-managed learners
May Semester
2009
Overall Feedback
81.4% Mobile learning experience had created a good impression of OUM
77.3% Mobile learning made a positive impact to their learning experience
72.5% Felt more satisfied with the learning experience using SMS tutoring as compared to their other course(s)
94.9% Agreed SMS tutoring ought to be extended to other courses in the future
95.2% Felt that SMS tutoring project should be maintained for this course.
May Semester
2009
Issues
• Messages not received / late
• Changes in numbers
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