Evaluation of Handheld Devices for Mobile Learning
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman-College Senior |
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Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Education Research General Engineering, Engineering Science Information Systems Information Technology Mobile Learning |
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Reference - Educational Research Paper |
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Audio |
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ANASTASIOS ECONOMIDES |
| Description: | Published in Int. J. Engng Ed. Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 3-13, 2008. Part of special issue in IJEE on Mobile Technologies in Engineering Education (II). Abstract: "Many educational organizations have started using handheld devices for learning. The aim of this paper is to identify the current status of handheld devices and their appropriateness for mobile learning. First, this presents a framework for evaluating handheld devices in relation to mobile learning. Then, it evaluates current handheld devices using the evaluation criteria and records of the state of the art. Finally, it identifies the strengths and weaknesses of current handheld devices and suggests technical specifications appropriate for mobile learning." |
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| Keywords: | communications; evaluation; handheld device; mobile device; mobile learning; requirements; usability; quality; technical specifications |
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Mobile Technologies in Engineering Education (II) |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
(i) Engage in life-long learning |
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Conclusions: "This study has investigated the suitability of handheld devices for mobile learning from the technical side. In outdoors learning, the only free way of communication among students and teachers is by using handheld devices [15, 17]. Further research would investigate the educational advantages and disadvantages of using handheld devices from the pedagogical point of view. For example, there are issues related to the cheating possibilities or the distraction of playing games and Web surfing while an educational activity is taking place. There are also health concerns regarding the effect of electromagnetic radiation." |
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Medium |
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| Publication Date: | January 2008 |
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Cross Platform |
| Cost: |
Not free |
| Download URL: | http://www.ijee.ie/latestissues/Vol24-1/s3_ijee2012.pdf |
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IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
International Journal of Engineering Education
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