Advancing the M-Learning Research Agenda for Active, Experiential Learning: Four Case Studies

Autor/inn/en	Dyson, Laurel Evelyn; Litchfield, Andrew; Lawrence, Elaine; Raban, Ryszard; Leijdekkers, Peter
Titel	Advancing the M-Learning Research Agenda for Active, Experiential Learning: Four Case Studies
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25 (2009) 2, S.250-267 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Case Studies; Program Implementation; Curriculum Implementation; Program Evaluation; Instructional Effectiveness; Higher Education; Computer Assisted Instruction; Internet; Educational Technology; Computer Science Education; Information Technology; Handheld Devices; Electronic Learning; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Unterrichtserfolg; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Informationstechnologie; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	This article reports on an m-learning research agenda instituted at our university in order to explore how mobile technology can enhance active, experiential learning. Details of the implementation and results of four areas of m-learning are presented: mobile supported fieldwork, fostering interactivity in large lectures with mobile technology, using mobile devices to learn about mobile technology and, finally, podcasting. These directions are informed by a concern for achieving m-learning practices consistent with sound educational theory and the needs of the contemporary, technologically aware student body. All four implementations have been successfully embedded in mainstream subjects on a continuing basis. Therefore they represent a departure from the project based approach of much m-learning reported in the literature. This outcome was achieved through a focus on the economic sustainability and feasibility of each case. An evaluation focusing on how well each case assisted students' learning found that, with the exception of lecture podcasting, all supported high quality experiential learning. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10