Location Based Mobile Learning: A Literature Review

Traditional learning methods of location-based learning

Discuss about the Report for Location Based Mobile Learning.

Literature review:

1. Traditional learning methods of location-based learning:

Aala & Alkhafaj (2016) mentioned that traditional learning methodology is a mobile technology that can be helpful for the user to learn about anything easily. If someone has a smart phone and high-speed internet connection then he can use the location-based learning system very easily. So many platforms accept to use the traditional GPS-based learning system. With the help of this system the user can be pinpointed by the tracking system and he can get information related to to the topic he needed. There are so many data development companies, which are currently using this system to distribute the knowledge base of different subjects (Bonnin, 2009).

2. Problems of traditional learning methods:

Brown et al. (2015) mentioned that traditional learning method is a method by which a person can learn about anything with the help of books or written journals. However, these methods have some limitations to using. Students can read and learn from mobile based learning system. It will be also helpful for the teachers to monitor the progress of the students. On the other hand, location based learning system have no limit of knowledge. Anyone can use the internet and can know the details of the subject. He can also learn the additional thing if he wants to know more. Location-based learning system is not limited like traditional learning methods (Caballé, 2009).

3. Learning approaches that use GPS in learning:

Fernandez-Lopez (2013) said that traditional learning system needs a place to talk and books to understand the method of the knowledge. However, modern techniques can use mobile to learn more than that processes. In modern techniques, the location-based learning system has the proper way of getting the best result on the go. The task model need to design and implemented properly to create a prototype system. Later it needed to be tested and deployed. The system need to run on both android and iOS systems. User can learn more with the help of a mobile and they can get additional support from the GPS system to learn from the environment. Mainly they use universal framework for this system (Ghani et al. 2016).

4. How these methods are helpful to solve the problem of traditional approaches:

Gong (2016) mentioned that traditional approach is a slow and limited way of learning. The modern way is easy to use anywhere and that need to maintain the best way to learn more in the shortest period. As a result, the user can access the mobile from anywhere and that is very helpful in learning new methodologies. This system needs a stakeholder’s contribution to get the best result. The stakeholder must be experienced enough in GPS programming. The developer must be a high level programmer to develop this system. Students can get the information from anywhere and they can easily use them to learn new things. They can also hear the audio and video to understand the methods so easily. He needs only one GPS activated the device and high-speed internet connection (Hwang et al. 2011).

Problems of traditional learning methods

5. Strength and limitations of the learning approach that are using GPS:

Ishikawa et al. (2008) mentioned that a GPS (Global positioning system) could help the user to understand his location and getting the information from the environmental system. A strong system can be helpful for the user to get information easily and quickly. Students can easily work on the task like studying and getting knowledge on the different subjects like history, environmental science or any other specified subject. It will be very helpful for a student if he is new to a location. The disadvantage of this method is that the user has to carry the phone or GPS enabled a device with him (Kearney et al. 2012).

6. Tool to measure the effectiveness of learning:

Kukulska-Hulme & Traxler (2005) said that there are so many tools to measure the effectiveness of learning. These tools can measure the learning outcome of a student to understand the quality of the learning. TUgeowiki is a tool that can be used in this system to measure the quality of the study material and the learning effectiveness. In addition, the tool can help the user to make sure how to develop a better learning system for the students. It can also help the student to create an application design, summery and outlook. In traditional learning system, the student`s progress cannot be measured or tracked by the user. However, it is possible in modern GPS system (Kukulska-Hulme, 2009).

 

Figure 1: Matrix of GPS mobile Learning

Source: (Created by self)

7. Test of student’s knowledge, skill and performance:

Li & Zhao (2008) mentioned that with the help of modern techniques and tools the outcome of learning can be measured by the user. They can use a GPS system to trace their students and their interest. The user can use different tools to get the expected result. On the other hand, the user needs to understand the learning methodology and the process of the learning. That will be helpful for the user to understand the knowledge, skills, and performance of each student separately. With the help of this technology the student’s progress can be measure by the teachers so easily. Mobile based learning system can also make sure that this system need to upgrade with the help of object orientated programming language like JAVA. Traditional learning system does not have these facilities. However, the system needs to develop more to get an accurate result (Ma & Chen, 2010). 

Learning approaches that use GPS in learning

8. The effectiveness of this application:

Martin & Ertzberger (2013) mentioned that this application could be used to understand the learning methodology and the quality of the work to make sure that the user gets the additional information from any learning system.

 

Figure 1: Framework of Mobile Learning System

Source: (Created by self)

With the help of a mobile learning framework a students need to understand the critical use of the system. It is an easy system to run on any platform like android or iOS. Students can easily use the system to make a best approach to get more knowledge with the help of mobile learning system. This system need to be tested several times by the software developers and stakeholders. Students and teachers can give their feedback to the developer to develop the system. They can use the high-speed internet connection to make sure they can have the required result (Motiwalla, 2007).

Reference list:

Aala S. A. & Alkhafaj, F. (2016). Smart Ambient: Development of Mobile Location Based System to Support Informal Learning in the Cultural Heritage Domain. . 2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies , 774-776.

Bonnin, J. M. (Ed.). (2009). Mobile Wireless Middleware: Operating Systems and Applications. Second International Conference, Mobilware 2009, Berlin, Germany, April 28-29, 2009. Proceedings (Vol. 7). Springer Science & Business Media.

Brown, E. (2011). Education in the wild: Contextual and Location-based mobile learning in action. Nottingham: Tellar Alpine Rendez-Vous.

Brown, E., Borner, D., Sharples, M., Glahn, C., & Specht, M. (2010). Location based and contextual mobile learning. Deliverable Contribution Small Scale Study .

Brown, T. H., & Van der Merwe, H. J. (Eds.). (2015). The Mobile Learning Voyage-From Small Ripples to Massive Open Waters: 14th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, MLearn 2015, Venice, Italy, October 17-24, 2015, Proceedings (Vol. 560). Springer.

Caballé, S. (Ed.). (2009). Architectures for Distributed and Complex M-Learning Systems: Applying Intelligent Technologies: Applying Intelligent Technologies. IGI Global.

Fernandez-Lopez, A., Rodriguez-Fortiz, M. J., RodríGuez-Almendros, M. L., & MartíNez-Segura, M. J. (2013). Mobile learning technology based on iOS devices to support students with special education needs. Computers & Education, 61, 77-90.

Ghani, I., Jawawi, D.N.A. , Dorairaj, S., & Sidky, A. (2016) Emerging Innovations in Agile Software Development. Hershey PA:  Information Science Reference

Gong, Z., Chiu, D. K., & Zou, D. (Eds.). (2016). Current Developments in Web Based Learning: ICWL 2015 International Workshops, KMEL, IWUM, LA, Guangzhou, China, November 5-8, 2015, Revised Selected Papers (Vol. 9584). Springer.

Hwang, G. J., & Chang, H. F. (2011). A formative assessment-based mobile learning approach to improving the learning attitudes and achievements of students. Computers & Education, 56(4), 1023-1031.

Ishikawa, T., Fujiwara, H., Imai, O., & Okabe, A. (2008). Wayfinding with a GPS-based mobile navigation system: A comparison with maps and direct experience. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 28(1), 74-82.

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Kukulska-Hulme, A. & Traxler, J. (2005). Mobile learning: A handbook for educators and trainers. London: Routledge Press.

Kukulska-Hulme, A. (2009). Will mobile learning change language learning?. Recall, 21(02), 157-165.

Li, F., & Zhao, J. (2008). Advances in Web Based Learning-ICWL 2008: 7th International Conference, Jinhua, China, August 20-22, 2008, Proceedings (Vol. 5145). Springer Science & Business Media.

Ma, M. Y., & Chen, C. W. (2010). Mobile Multimedia Processing. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Martin, F., & Ertzberger, J. (2013). Here and now mobile learning: An experimental study on the use of mobile technology. Computers & Education, 68, 76-85.

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