Open Source Implementation of M-Learning for Primary School in Malaysia
With the proliferation of the mobile device
technologies, mobile learning can be used to complement and
improve traditional learning problems. Both students and teachers
need a proper and handy system to monitor and keep track the
performance of the students. This paper presents an implementation
of M-learning for primary school in Malaysia by using an open
source technology. It focuses on learning mathematics using
handheld devices for primary schools- students aged 11 and 12 years
old. Main users for this system include students, teachers and the
administrator. This application suggests a new mobile learning
environment with mobile graph for tracking the students- progress
and performance. The purpose of this system is not to replace
traditional classroom but to complement the learning process. In a
testing conducted, students who used this system performed better in
their examination.
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"Developing an E-learning System Which Enhances Students- academic
Motivation", SIGUCCS, ACM.
[2] Barker A., Krull G. and Mallinson B. 2005, "A Proposed Theoretical
Model for M-Learning Adoption in Developing Countries", 4th World
Conference of M-Learning.
[3] Parson D., Ryu H. and Cranshaw M. 2006, "A Study of Design
Requirements for Mobile Learning Environments", Proceedings of the
sixth International Conference on Advance Learning Technologies.
[4] Sharma S. and Kitchens F. 2004, "Web Service Architecture for MLearning",
Electronic Journal on E-Learning Volume 2 Issue 1.
[5] Robert Yu-Liang Ting 2005, "Mobile Learning-Current Trend and
Future Challenges", Proceedings of the fifth IEEE ICALT-05.
[6] Silander P. and Rytkonen A. 2005, "An Intelligent Mobile Tutoring
Tool Enabling Individualisation of Student-s Learning Process", 4th
World Conference of M- Learning.
[7] Black J. and Hawkes L. 2006, "A Prototype Interface for Collaborative
Mobile Learning", IWCMC-06.
[8] Stead G. 2005, "Moving Mobile into the Mainstream", 4th World
Conference of M- Learning.
[1] Koike H., Akama K., Chiba M., Ishikawa T. and Miura K. 2005,
"Developing an E-learning System Which Enhances Students- academic
Motivation", SIGUCCS, ACM.
[2] Barker A., Krull G. and Mallinson B. 2005, "A Proposed Theoretical
Model for M-Learning Adoption in Developing Countries", 4th World
Conference of M-Learning.
[3] Parson D., Ryu H. and Cranshaw M. 2006, "A Study of Design
Requirements for Mobile Learning Environments", Proceedings of the
sixth International Conference on Advance Learning Technologies.
[4] Sharma S. and Kitchens F. 2004, "Web Service Architecture for MLearning",
Electronic Journal on E-Learning Volume 2 Issue 1.
[5] Robert Yu-Liang Ting 2005, "Mobile Learning-Current Trend and
Future Challenges", Proceedings of the fifth IEEE ICALT-05.
[6] Silander P. and Rytkonen A. 2005, "An Intelligent Mobile Tutoring
Tool Enabling Individualisation of Student-s Learning Process", 4th
World Conference of M- Learning.
[7] Black J. and Hawkes L. 2006, "A Prototype Interface for Collaborative
Mobile Learning", IWCMC-06.
[8] Stead G. 2005, "Moving Mobile into the Mainstream", 4th World
Conference of M- Learning.
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technologies, mobile learning can be used to complement and
improve traditional learning problems. Both students and teachers
need a proper and handy system to monitor and keep track the
performance of the students. This paper presents an implementation
of M-learning for primary school in Malaysia by using an open
source technology. It focuses on learning mathematics using
handheld devices for primary schools- students aged 11 and 12 years
old. Main users for this system include students, teachers and the
administrator. This application suggests a new mobile learning
environment with mobile graph for tracking the students- progress
and performance. The purpose of this system is not to replace
traditional classroom but to complement the learning process. In a
testing conducted, students who used this system performed better in
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