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Supporting Mobile Learners: An Action Research Project

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  • Krassie Petrova

    (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)

  • Chun Li

    (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)

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Mobile learning (mLearning) is a form of technology supported learning that may meet the needs of learners who frequently change their physical location (‘mobile learners’). Ubiquitous mobile data technologies like SMS (Short Text messaging Service) allow designing learning and communications services that support student-centered teaching and learning. This paper presents the results of an action research (AR) project in which an SMS based mLearning service was integrated with classroom teaching in the context of international students studying English before enrolling in regular academic courses with English as the language of instruction. The findings of the two AR cycles suggest that the mLearning approach has added flexibility to the course design and has motivated students to improve academically. The concept and the methodology can be extended to other contexts.

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  • Krassie Petrova & Chun Li, 2011. "Supporting Mobile Learners: An Action Research Project," International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), IGI Global, vol. 6(3), pages 46-65, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jwltt0:v:6:y:2011:i:3:p:46-65
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    1. Dwivedi, Abhishek, 2015. "A higher-order model of consumer brand engagement and its impact on loyalty intentions," Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Elsevier, vol. 24(C), pages 100-109.

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