Mobile Learning via SMS at Open University Malaysia: Equitable, Effective, and Sustainable

Autor/inn/en	Lim, Tina; Fadzil, Mansor; Mansor, Norziati
Titel	Mobile Learning via SMS at Open University Malaysia: Equitable, Effective, and Sustainable
Quelle	In: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 12 (2011) 2, S.122-137 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1492-3831
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Blended Learning; Open Universities; Distance Education; Pilot Projects; Foreign Countries; Sustainability; Program Effectiveness; Program Implementation; Computer Mediated Communication; Electronic Mail; Models; College Programs; Program Descriptions; Handheld Devices; Technology Uses in Education; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Offene Universität; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Ausland; Nachhaltigkeit; Computerkonferenz; Elektronischer Briefkasten; Analogiemodell; Studienprogramm; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen
Abstract	This article describes Open University Malaysia's efforts at enhancing the blended learning approach for undergraduate distance learners with the successful implementation of the Mobile Learning via SMS initiative. The pilot project was implemented in the May 2009 semester, and this coming January 2011 semester will be in its sixth consecutive semester. Aspects such as the conceptual model, the process flow of group messaging, and challenges faced, as well as effectiveness of the initiative, are discussed. (Contains 5 figures and 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10