Learner Perceptions on the Use of Mobile Learning Strategies and Devices for Team e-portfolio Content Creation

Devshikha Bose, Krishna Pakala

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

1 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This study intended to determine student perceptions on the efficacy of using mobile learning strategies and devices to create electronic content for inclusion in an engineering team/group e-portfolio. Sixty four students from an undergraduate engineering thermodynamics class, created multimedia videos and produced content demonstrating course content summaries, problem solving techniques, and written work on concept question solutions. Results from a post course completion anonymous survey and focus group meeting indicated that the majority of the students found this to be a very useful exercise in learning, communicating with their instructor, completing homework and assignments as well as to prepare for tests. Some students indicated their preference for use of traditional computers, paper and pen. Recommendations for improved pedagogy using mobile devices are provided. Further research plans include the creation of an engineering industry grounded assessment instrument capable of measuring the soft social skills identified in the ABET Engineering Criteria Outcomes.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationE-Learn 2014
Subtitle of host publicationWorld Conference on E-Learning
EditorsTheo Bastiaens, Gary Marks
Place of PublicationWayneville, NC
Pages242-251
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2014
EventE-Learn World Conference on EdTech - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 27 Oct 201430 Oct 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of World Conference on E-Learning
PublisherAssociation for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Conference

ConferenceE-Learn World Conference on EdTech
Abbreviated titleE-Learn 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period27/10/1430/10/14

EGS Disciplines

  • Educational Technology
  • Online and Distance Education
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Learner Perceptions on the Use of Mobile Learning Strategies and Devices for Team e-portfolio Content Creation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this