Understanding Mobile Learning Using a Social Embeddedness Approach: A Case of Instant Messaging

Autor/inn/en	Bere, Aaron; Rambe, Patient
Titel	Understanding Mobile Learning Using a Social Embeddedness Approach: A Case of Instant Messaging
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 15 (2019) 2, S.132-153 (22 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1814-0556
Schlagwörter	Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Synchronous Communication; Higher Education; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; College Students; Computer Oriented Programs; Developing Nations + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Telekommunikationstechnik; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Collegestudent; Computerprogramm; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland
Abstract	The progressive development of mobile smart phones and instant messaging create opportunities for use of cost effective collaborative learning platforms in higher education. This paper presents a mobile learning (mLearning) initiative within the higher education context of a developing country. This qualitative study follows a case study approach. Thematic content analysis was conducted based on data mined from participants' interactions on the mLearning cyber space. The paper draws on the social embeddedness discourse and it examines the evidence of context-driven use and social embeddedness in student adoption of mLearning using instant messaging in higher education. Findings suggest opportunities for collaborative learning manifested in knowledge sharing, development of academic communities, instant communication in ambivalent contexts plagued by networked connectivity costs, knowledge gaps and geographical barriers among interactants. The mLearning initiative proposed in this study could create collaborative learning environments that can promote active learning opportunities. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01