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A Reflection of the State of Mobile Learning in Asia and a Conceptual Framework.

presented at IADIS Mobile Learning ConferencePorto, Portugal, March 21st 2010

Daniel ChunArt Group LimitedCyberport IncuTrain Center

Eric TsuiKnowledge Management Research CenterHong Kong Polytechnic University

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o Overview of Mobile Penetration in Asia

o Lifelong learning and young learners

o Mobile Learning pilot testso The need for new conceptual

framework o Heterogeneous E-Learning Portal –

Mobile Edition (HELP-ME)

o Example SMS based serviceso Conclusions

Objectives

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Use of mobile phones in Asia – just like other western countries.

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An overview of Mobile Penetration Rate

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ExampleMobile data services are rising in Hong Kongo 4.6 million mobile data users in HK. Over

50% of HK’s population (OFTA, 2009) o Tariffs 3G and WiFi access coming downo Devices are widely availableo 3G/HSPDA network coverage improved

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Life-long Learning Students in Hong Kongo 25% of age 25-64 participating in some

forms of continuing educations (Young, 2008)

o Similar growth is experienced in other parts of Asia

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Increasing number of tests coming out of labso HKU Olympic Equestrian Event

2008

http://www.hku.hk/press/news_detail_5801.html http://mlearning.eee.hku.hk/mobilequiz/index.html

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Other pilot tests in Asia

o Using SMS in language learning in Philippines (Ramos, 2007),

o SMS in enhancing student and course administration (So, 2009)

o Research Thesis in Mobile Learning increasing in Taiwan (Chiang, 2006)

o Fieldtrip activity (Luo et al, 2009)

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Other Mobile Learning examples - Mobile Classroomo Bring the learning to the

learners

United States Hong Kong

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Trends observed in these pilot tests

Most pilot tests centered around higher education or some secondary schoolPotential pitfalls in scale, evaluation, Could it be the reason > Homogeneous

Many other form of learning delivered by smaller educational service providers whereo Learning context is delivered via face to face o Information Dissemination, Enrolment, Assessment,

Feedbacks and administrative tasks is a challenge

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Need for new framework for evaluationo Ubiquitous Knowledge Construction (Peng, et al 2009)o Conversational framework (Laurillard, 2007)o “To guide the design of the learning-centered

environment” (Cobcroft et al, 2006)o “the need to critically evaluate mobile learning pilot”

(Traxler, 2005)o The importance of learning context when applied to

new concept frameworks (Kukulska-Hulme et al 2009, Tsui 2008)

New Framework, New Revenue Model in order for Mobile Learning to get to main stream (Paliwal, 2009)

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History of homogeneous networks

Examples of the need for heterogeneous networked resources

o CompuServe ID 10238,2888o From CIS ID 10238,2888 to

10238.2888@compuserve.com

o Older corporate mail systemo Eg. cc:Mailo From internal john_doeo Today’s john_doe@enterprise.com

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A comparison of traditional test scenarios vs HELP framework

Test Boundary

Pilot tests or LMS

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Heterogeneous E-Learning Portal (HELP)

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Purpose and intended outcomesHELP to obviate problemso Appropriatenesso Problems of Scaleo Lack of critical massHELP too Increase Accesso Promotes Users Participation

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Information related to learning

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Learning habit starts young

o Learn by doingo Learn by followingo Learn by reading

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HELP Framework at trial

o Based on CMS open source and customer coding based on HELP model http://classbooking.com

o Trial in HKo Seeking partners

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ASSESSMENT and FEEDBACKS

Parents can grade SP

Feedbacks to teachers and SPs

-Teachers can GRADE and

provide feedbacks

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Mobile Browsers and SMS capable with request/response

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Future Work, Findings and Reportso HKEdCity for trial with Primary and Secondary

Schools in HK for managing extra-curricular activities

o Mashup to Google Calenader or other apps.o Parents, SP, Teachers can have personalised environment

o Engage in a community of interesto Learner’s work submission for peer review

o Knowledge sharing, exchange, user generated

o Follow-meo Tagging work, class as objectso Digital delivery of learning object

o Quizzes, Polls,

o Hopefully we can present our findings in Oct at MLEARN 2010 in Malta

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Reference 1

o Cavus, N. & Ibrahim, D., 2009. m-Learning: An experiement is using SMS to support learning new English language words. British Journal of Educational Technology. Vol 40. No. 1 pp 78-91

o Chen. H, 2006. Evolving Use of Knowledge Management for Mobile Interactive E-Learning Systems. Proceedings of the 2nd WSEAS/IASME International Conference on Educational Technologies. Bucharest, Romania, Oct 16-17, 2006

o Chiang, F.K.., Lin, C.C., & Sun, C.S. , 2007. Content Analysis on the Trends and Issues of Theses and Dissertations of Mobile Learning in Taiwan. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. Vol. 2, No.2

o Cobcroft, R.S. , Towers, S., Smith, J., & Bruns, A., 2006. Mobile learning in review: Opportunities and challenges for learners, teachers, and institutions. In: Online Learning and Teaching (OLT) Conference 2006, 26 September 2006, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.

o Conole, G. & Culver, J., 2009. Cloudworks: Social networking or learning design. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 2009, 25(5), Page 763-782

o HKU, 2008. HKU Launches Mobile Learning Platform to Enhance Quality of Learning and Teaching - Inter-School Mobile Quiz Contest to promote mobile learning and Olympics. Published report from Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Hong Kong University. Retrieved on Jan 5, 2009 at http://www.eee.hku.hk/achievements/achievements/mlearning.htm

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Reference 2

o ITU, 2008. Mobile Cellular Subscription rate per 100 people - ICT Statistics retrieved on Jan 6, 2010 at

o http://www.itu.int/ITUD/icteye/Reporting/ShowReportFrame.aspx?ReportName=/WTI/CellularSubscribersPublic&RP_intYear=2008&RP_intLanguageID=1

o Kukulska-Hulme, A & Sharples, M., 2009. Mobile and contextual learning, ALT-J, 17;3, 159-160

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o Laurillard, D., 2007. Book Chapter. Ch 6. Pedagogical forms of mobile learning: framing research questions. Retreived on Feb 1, 2009 at http://eprints.ioe.ac.uk/627/1/Mobile_C6_Laurillard.pdf

o Lee, H., Tsui, E., & Garner. B (2008) Leveraging Web 2.0 Concepts to Create an Open and Adaptive Approach to Corporate Learning. Cutter IT Journal. Jan, 2008. Page 14-17

o Luo, P.P. & Lai, C.H., 2009. Mobile Technology Supported Collaborative Learning in a Fieldtrip Activity. Conference proceeding at Technology Enhanced Learning Conference 2009 Oct 6 -8. Taipei, Taiwan.

o Motlik, S., 2008. Mobile Learning in Developing Nations. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Vol 9. Number 2.

o OFTA, 2009. Key statistics for telecommunications in Hong Kong – Wireless Services. Published Statistics. Nov, 30, 2009. Office of The Telecommunications Authority of Hong Kong. Retrieved on 2 Jan, 2010 at http://www.ofta.gov.hk/en/datastat/eng_wireless.pdf

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Reference 3

o Open EdTech, 2009. A Call For Action. Held at The New Media Consortium and the Open University of Catalunya. Retrieved on Dec 5, 2008 at http://www.nmc.org/pdf/OET09-communique.pdf

o Paliwal, S. & Sharma, K.K., 2009. Future Trend of Education – Mobile Learning Problems and Prospects. Conference proceeding at ICAL 2009. Retrieved on Jan 6, 2009 at http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/papers/index_files/ical-113_101_229_2_RV.pdf

o Peng, H., Su, Y.J., Chou, C. & Tsai, C.C., 2009. Ubiquitous knowledge construction : mobile learning re-defined and a conceptual framework. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. Vol. 46, No. 2, May 2009, 171-183

o So, S., 2009. The development of a SMS-based teaching and learning system. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 2(1), 113-124.

o Traxler, J., 2009. Learning in a Mobile Age. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning. 1(1). 1-12, January-March 2009.

o Traxler, J., 2007. Current State of Mobile Learning. International Review on Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL) 8, No.2

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o Tsui, E., Yeung, V.W.S., & Garner, B., 2008. Motivation, Self-Assessment & Tacit Knowledge in E-Learning Context Selection. Proceedings of the Seventh IASTED International Conference. Web-based education March 17-19, 2008.

o Young, E., 2008. Survey on the Demand for Continuing Education in Hong Kong 2007/2008 –Comarison and Analysis. A published report by HKUSPACE. Retreived on 2 Jan, 2010 at http://research.hkuspace.hku.hk/report/2007cedemand.pdf

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Acknowledgement

o Incutrain Center, Hong Kong Cyberport

o Hong Kong Polytechnic University

o Suggestions & ReviewsoProf. Brian Garner, Ermeritus

Professor, Deakin UniversityoPaper Reviewers at IADIS

o Incutrain Center, Hong Kong Cyberport

o Hong Kong Polytechnic University

o Suggestions & ReviewsoProf. Brian Garner, Ermeritus

Professor, Deakin UniversityoPaper reviewers at IADIS

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Negative o Messy, dirty,

smelly

Positiveo Creative, colorful,

energy

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Thank You - Contacts

Prof. Eric TsuiProfessor of Knowledge Management &

Assistant Director, KMRC eric.tsui@polyu.edu.hk

Daniel ChunMobile Learning Researcher &

Director of Art Group dc@artgrouplimited.com

My PhD research http://MobileLearner.com

http://kmrc.ise.polyu.edu.hk

We welcome any collaborationhttp://ArtGroupLimited.com