Nilgun Özdamar
DEVELOPING AND TESTING OF A MOBILE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR ACADEMICS
The main goal of this study is to designa mobile learning system which is for
supplying the requirements about professional developments of academics and examine academics’ perceptions and experiences regarding the use of the mobil learning system.Design based research and action research methodology were used together in the study.
The data resources for the study may be listed as follows: 1. Academics who
participated the focus group interviews between 19 November 2008 and 20 November
2008. 2. Academic staff of Anadolu University who participated the surveys in 2010. 3. Mobile application and development expert, graphic designer, and mobile web designer who worked for the development of the mobile learning system. 4. 15 Academics who participated in the action research between 5 May 2011 and 3 July 2011. 5. Research committee. 6. Researcher.
The data of the studywere collected throughresearch diary, focus interview,
questionnaire, semi-interview, personal information form, check list, evaluation form, system logs via both qualitative and quantitativedata collection tools. In the analysis of data descriptive method was used. According to the findings of the study, it was determined the prior and important requirement of academics’ professional development in scientific research field. In order to fulfill the requirements of academics in this field, a mobile learning system were designed containing the course, the online resources, the consulting, the
communication, the process and the help tools .WAP application and IOS based mobile application of the mobile learning system were developed for academics’ utilization.
The mobile learning system was evaluated as appropriate for general purposes,
accessible, adaptable, andabsorbing, and serving as both mobile learning and academic support system, has satisfactory content and easy to use system tools. It was observed that academics were able to utilize mobile technologies for learning. It was also stated that this system would contribute academics’ professional development.
Key words:Mobile Learning, Mobile Technologies, Design Based Research, Action
Research, Professional Development, Scientific Research
Phone: Tel: (222) 3350581-2463
Address: Anadolu University, Yunusemre Campus,
Open Education Faculty,
26470, Eskisehir.
The main goal of this study is to designa mobile learning system which is for
supplying the requirements about professional developments of academics and examine academics’ perceptions and experiences regarding the use of the mobil learning system.Design based research and action research methodology were used together in the study.
The data resources for the study may be listed as follows: 1. Academics who
participated the focus group interviews between 19 November 2008 and 20 November
2008. 2. Academic staff of Anadolu University who participated the surveys in 2010. 3. Mobile application and development expert, graphic designer, and mobile web designer who worked for the development of the mobile learning system. 4. 15 Academics who participated in the action research between 5 May 2011 and 3 July 2011. 5. Research committee. 6. Researcher.
The data of the studywere collected throughresearch diary, focus interview,
questionnaire, semi-interview, personal information form, check list, evaluation form, system logs via both qualitative and quantitativedata collection tools. In the analysis of data descriptive method was used. According to the findings of the study, it was determined the prior and important requirement of academics’ professional development in scientific research field. In order to fulfill the requirements of academics in this field, a mobile learning system were designed containing the course, the online resources, the consulting, the
communication, the process and the help tools .WAP application and IOS based mobile application of the mobile learning system were developed for academics’ utilization.
The mobile learning system was evaluated as appropriate for general purposes,
accessible, adaptable, andabsorbing, and serving as both mobile learning and academic support system, has satisfactory content and easy to use system tools. It was observed that academics were able to utilize mobile technologies for learning. It was also stated that this system would contribute academics’ professional development.
Key words:Mobile Learning, Mobile Technologies, Design Based Research, Action
Research, Professional Development, Scientific Research
Phone: Tel: (222) 3350581-2463
Address: Anadolu University, Yunusemre Campus,
Open Education Faculty,
26470, Eskisehir.
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framework. Activity theory attempts to understand unity of the consciousness and activity, and is a
powerful instrument that involves the concepts of object-orientedness, history, mediating, collaboration
and development in constructing consciousness; it is a guide rather than a predictor. It has been suggested
that learning in activity theory takes place in conjunction with subject, object and tool, and that cultural
tools mediate activities. During the preparation of learner-centered applications, taking the social and
cultural environment of the learner into account can develop systems. Within this context, the activity
theoretical framework can be used for mobile learning. Activity theory offers a powerful approach as it
allows for an integrative analysis and assessment, through a theoretical and methodological perspective
in designing mobile learning environments. We are of the opinion that, since this study provides some
cases in regards to the designing of mobile learning environments based on activity theory. Also, it
contributes you how activity theory can be used in mobile learning studies.
Distance professional degree is a life-long learning and adult learning event. It offers the working professional a life-long learning experience and meets their professional performance needs or gain the new
professional skills in order to improve career or find a new job.
http://www.glokalde.com/pdf/issues/3/Review2.pdf
framework. Activity theory attempts to understand unity of the consciousness and activity, and is a
powerful instrument that involves the concepts of object-orientedness, history, mediating, collaboration
and development in constructing consciousness; it is a guide rather than a predictor. It has been suggested
that learning in activity theory takes place in conjunction with subject, object and tool, and that cultural
tools mediate activities. During the preparation of learner-centered applications, taking the social and
cultural environment of the learner into account can develop systems. Within this context, the activity
theoretical framework can be used for mobile learning. Activity theory offers a powerful approach as it
allows for an integrative analysis and assessment, through a theoretical and methodological perspective
in designing mobile learning environments. We are of the opinion that, since this study provides some
cases in regards to the designing of mobile learning environments based on activity theory. Also, it
contributes you how activity theory can be used in mobile learning studies.
Distance professional degree is a life-long learning and adult learning event. It offers the working professional a life-long learning experience and meets their professional performance needs or gain the new
professional skills in order to improve career or find a new job.
http://www.glokalde.com/pdf/issues/3/Review2.pdf