Browsing by Subject "Mobile Technology in Education"

Acceptance of Tablet Apps for E-learning by Senior Users: A Test of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

Riaz, Adnan; Adnan, Afia (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Learning is a continuous process. The contemporary environment emphasizes also on delearning and re-learning. This prompts the need to acquire knowledge and develop skills throughout the life cycle. Employees belonging to ...

Aptus

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2014-04)

Introductory videos of Aptus, the Classroom Without Walls. A large number of learners and teachers in the developing world operate in "unconnected" environments – unconnected to the power grid and to the Internet. There ...

Aptus

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2016-11-25)

Promotional brochure explaining Aptus - a device developed by the Commonwealth of Learning to facilitate elearning in remote and disconnected areas. (Revised June 2018).

Book Review: Mobile Learning: Transforming the Delivery of Education and Training

Pulist, S K (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016)

The book primarily covers different mobile devices and technology being used; design and development of learning material compatible with the smart devices; and strategies for delivery of learning and training through these ...

Bridging the Technology Gap: Mobile Phones for Education and Learning

Balasubramanian, K (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2012-08-30)

Slides from the Ministerial Roundtable, 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM), Mauritius, 30 August 2012. Presented by Dr. K. Balasubramanian, Commonwealth of Learning.

Can Mobiles support Learning for Development? A Gendered Perspective

Kanwar, Asha (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2012-03-07)

Transcript of opening remarks for Mobiles for Development (M4D) Workshop, National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), 7 March 2012, Pune, India. Presented by Professor Asha Kanwar, Commonwealth of Learning.

DELIVERING APTUS - OER IN OFF-GRID, OFF-LINE SITUATIONS: REACHING THE UNREACHED

Balaji, Venkataraman; Cheng, Ricky; Gruda, Michelle (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-02-24)

Presented at Mobile Learning Week 2015, UNESCO (24 February 2015) held in Paris, France by Dr. Venkataraman Balaji (co-written with Mr. Ricky Cheng and Ms. Michelle Gruda), Commonwealth of Learning.

Do Tablets and Aptus Contribute to Improved Learning Outcome? Results from an Applied Research Project in Swat Region, Pakistan

Balaji, Venkataraman; Cheng, Ricky (Commonwealth of Learning (COL)Reach Out to Asia (Member of Qatar Foundation), 2016-04)

This is a report of findings from the Project for Innovative Delivery of Education Using Mobile Technology, Pakistan. It contains an analysis of results of activities under collaborative project of the Commonwealth of ...

Effectiveness of Mobile Learning to Improve Letter Writing Skills Through Scaffolding Using WhatsApp – A Study on Working Adults

Chinthaka Naleen, VG (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Mobile learning has made a huge impact on technology assisted learning and research during the last two decades. However, a need exists to focus attention on adult learners who are restricted from accessing the conventional ...

Exploring the Potential of Mobile Learning in Distance Higher Education: A Case Study of the University of Jammu, Jammu, and Kashmir

Sharma, Dharshana (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Distance Education has emerged as a viable alternative to serve the higher educational needs of the socially and economically disadvantaged people of the remote, rural areas of Jammu region. The Directorate of Distance ...

Field Trials of Aptus Prototype: An overview of results from 15 countries

(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2014-07)

Aptus is a server with its own WiFi router. It can be deployed in areas with no access to grid electricity or data connectivity, and the users (with Tablets, smart phones or Laptops) can access several thousand Open ...

The final countdown 3, 2, 1 … zero: Launching towards a university wide implementation of an ePortfolio system

Prasad, Deepak; Tuisawau, Pita; Yusuf, Javed; Bhartu, Dhiraj (2010-11)

In today’s digital age educators and governments around the globe are rightfully demanding for more reflective practice and social activity in education. Research has shown that, ePortfolios promote reflection (Batson & ...

Increasing Access through Mobile Learning

Ally, Mohamed; Tsinakos, Avgoustos (Commonwealth of Learning (COL);Athabasca University, 2014)

As the use of mobile technology increases around the world, there is growing interest in its use in education and training. This is especially true in developing countries, where citizens are acquiring mobile technology ...

Introducing mobile technology for enhancing teaching and learning to the English language classroom in Bangladesh

Shohel, M Mahruf C; Power, Tom (2010-11)

Mobile technology could have a significant role to play in educational development in the Global South (Banks, 2009; Banks et al, 2009; Onguko and Ngata, 2010). Recently, research has begun to focus upon mobile learning ...

LIVES (Learning Through Interactive Voice Educational System)

Daniel, John (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2011-12-12)

First UNESCO Mobile Learning Week, 12-16 December 2011, LIVES (Learning Through Interactive Voice Educational System), Sir John Daniel, Commonwealth of Learning // Mobile technology is having a revolutionary impact in the ...

A Mobile App Design Model with Offline Support for the Botswana Open University Student Management System

Kaniwa, Freeson; Phuthego, Mpho (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Botswana is a developing country in Southern Africa with approximately 64% of the population in urban areas. The o ther remaining population suffers poor services in remote regions such as unstable power supply, ...

Mobile Learning -Cyberlaw Course, the Application Development and Students Perceptions

Alwi, Najwa H M; Ismail, Habibah B; Ahmad, Fatin M B (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Mobile learning concept are growing rapidly and has brought many significant convenience to the user as it is using ubiquitous devices which follow the latest trend. But in some cases, the mobile learning application is ...

Mobile Learning: Challenges for Teachers of Indian Open Universities

Awadhiya, Ashish K; Miglani, Anshu (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016)

“Mobile Learning” (m-Learning) has emerged as a trend in the field of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). It is removing the time and geographical barriers for learning by placing learning opportunities at the fingertips of ...

Mobile Technology: the Hype and the Hope

Daniel, John (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2012-03-07)

I recall this history to encourage us not to get carried away by the hype that now claims mobile technology is the greatest gift to education and development since Gutenberg. Without question mobile technology presents us ...

ODL Programmes Through M-learning Technology

Kothamasu, Kiran K (2010-11)

M-Learning technologies are a perfect complement to Open and Distance Learning (ODL). It provides communication with learners beyond their traditional places of learning. It also supports face-to-face learning by reaching ...