ACTIONS Model

Mobile learning

1. Access:

How accessible is a particular technology for learners?

The mobile learning is easy to access because learners can access anywhere, any time and

any pace. Also, it can easy connect to the network without connection cables.

How flexible is it for a particular target group?

It is fixable for everyone in this world to access only using their mobile phone.

2. Costs:

What is the cost structure of each technology?

The mobile learning expensive compared other DE technology as m-learning or wireless

learning means investing in devices for each learner, paying for wireless service,

budgeting for maintenance repair and upgrades, and support from an IT group to

answer users’ questions and resolve technical problems.

What are the opportunity costs vs. other technology choices?

The mobile learning expensive compared other DE technology.

3. Teaching and Learning:

What kinds of learning are needed?

It is appropriate for distance learning and E-leaning.

What instructional approaches will best meet these needs?

Students have access to test and assignment results, and may obtain lecture notes and

sample spreadsheets electronically, allowing for more focused in-class learning. Also,

Students use e-mail, Web sites, online discussion groups and other chat forums to

collaborate with peers, faculty and experts in their area of study.

What are the best technologies for supporting teaching and learning in this environment?

Mobile phones or PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) or Smart phones or Games

consoles.

Can the content be adapted to the technology?

Yes, M-learning allows users to have access to the resources in different formats (voice,

text, picture and video). Also it allows the reuse of material and allows users to carry out

the functions defined as an education component.

What skills does the technology develop?

M-learning develop reading, writing, listening and communication skills.

4. Interactivity and User-friendliness:

What kind of interaction does this technology enable? (Synchronous or asynchronous)

Both, Synchronous by using chat and online discussion groups.

Asynchronous by using e-mail, Web sites and discussion forums.

How easy is it to use and learn?

Provides student to student, student to teacher, student to content and student to machine

interaction. It is easy to use because learners can access any where and any time.

5. Organizational Issues:

What are the organizational and Institutional requirements to provide stability and

support?

Financial support, technical support and maintenance.

What are the barriers to using this technology successfully within the institution?

The barriers to using this technology successfully within the institution are Small screens

limit the amount and type of information that can be displayed, There are limited storage

capacities for mobiles and PDAs, Batteries have to be charged regularly, and data can be

lost if this is not done correctly.

What changes need to be made within the organization to incorporate the technology?

It have to overcome all the barriers mentioned above and also, enhance staff acceptance

to use new communication methods and Workplace location access constraints.

6. ;ovelty:

How new is the technology?

The new technology in mobile learning is touch screen, small device, and portable and

wireless connection.

What are its technical capabilities?

It allows users to have access to course resources. It also allows them have access to the

system. It allows users to have access to the resources in different formats (voice, text,

picture and video). It allows the reuse of material. It also allows users to carry out the

functions.

7. Speed

How quickly can courses be created and distributed with this technology?

In mobile learning Students have access to test and assignment results, and may obtain

lecture notes and sample spreadsheets electronically, allowing for more focused in-class

learning. Students also use e-mail, Web sites, online discussion groups and other chat

forums to collaborate with peers, faculty and experts in their area of study .Instructors

can provide examples such as simulations and web based documents. Instructor can also

provide content by: e-book, PDE, using Microsoft office such as Word processing,

spreadsheets, databases, presentation and it easy to change.

How quickly can materials be changed?

Materials easy to be changed, update and modify.