An adaptive context-aware mobile learning framework based on the usability perspective. (16th December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yau, Jane Yin-Kim; Joy, Mike
• Is Part Of: International journal of mobile learning and organisation. Volume 4:Number 4(2010)
• Page Start: 378
• Page End: 390
• Publication Date: 2010-12-16
• Subjects: context-aware m-learning -- usability -- diary-questionnaire -- mobile learning -- context awareness -- adaptive learning -- electronic organisers -- learner schedules -- learning materials -- recommendation systems -- higher education; Mobile communication systems -- Periodicals; Communication in organizations -- Periodicals; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Mobile communication systems in education -- Periodicals; 371.33
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-725X

Abstract

Three different types of context-aware mobile learning applications were revealed in our literature review – location-dependent, location-independent and situated learning. Our theoretical framework – mobile context-aware adaptive learning schedule was constructed. This uses a proactive approach – the learner's schedule (i.e. an electronic organiser) to retrieve the location and time available contexts. Other contexts are also considered – learning styles, knowledge level, concentration level and frequency of interruption. Thereafter, appropriate learning materials are recommended to students based on this information. We utilised a diary: diary-questionnaire research methodology for our usability feasibility in which 32 university students had participated in.