Mobile Learning via SMS at Open University Malaysia: Equitable, Effective, and Sustainable

Lim , Tina Swee Kim and Mansor Fadzil, and Norziati Mansor, (2011) Mobile Learning via SMS at Open University Malaysia: Equitable, Effective, and Sustainable. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning , 12 (2).

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Abstract

This article describes Open University Malaysia’s efforts at enhancing the blended learning approach for undergraduate distance learners with the successful implementation of the Mobile Learning via SMS initiative. The pilot project was implemented in the May 2009 semester, and this coming January 2011 semester will be in its sixth consecutive semester. Aspects such as the conceptual model, the process flow of group messaging, and challenges faced, as well as effectiveness of the initiative, are discussed. (Authors' abstract)

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Distance education; mobile learning; SMS; text messaging; enhanced blended learning
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5800 Distance education
Depositing User: Shahril Effendi Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 05 Mar 2011 03:39
Last Modified: 16 May 2013 06:58
URI: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/id/eprint/540

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