Abstract

This generation of technology is characterized by mobile and portable devices such as smartphones and tablet computers with wireless broadband access. Mobile technologies enable a new kind of learning called "here and now learning," where learners have access to information anytime and anywhere to perform authentic activities in the context of their learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three levels of practice type (assessment Aligned, Reflective, None) on student performance and attitude in the here and now mobile learning environment. Results indicated that, the inclusion of practice activities in mobile instruction had a positive effect on student performance. Study participants who received either assessment aligned or reflective practice significantly outperformed the participants who did not receive practice. Further, the study results also indicated that, the inclusion of practice activities in here and now mobile learning has a positive effect on the students' attitude. Through the systematic consideration of a specific element of instruction, this study begins the process of building the framework for the effective design and implementation of here and now mobile learning.

Citation

Tutty, J.I. & Martin, F. (2014). Effects of Practice Type in the Here and Now Mobile Learning Environment. Journal of Educational Technology, 11(2), 17-27. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/194519/.

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Keywords

• academic achievement
• Alignment (Education)
• Comparative Analysis
• educational technology
• evaluation
• Handheld Devices
• instructional design
• multivariate analysis
• Pretests Posttests
• reflection
• Statistical Analysis
• student attitudes
• Surveys
• teaching methods
• Technology Uses in Education
• Telecommunications
• undergraduate students