Introduced to: dr. Alaa Done by: Aaisha Al.Badi(68701/06) Particular focus on the evaluation methodology used
Introduced to: dr. AlaaDone by: Aaisha Al.Badi(68701/06)
Particular focus on the evaluation methodology used
Study titleThe study title was "Effectiveness of
mobile learning in distance education“
PurposeThe study aimed to:
o explore the perception of distance learners
about the importance of mobile learning.
o draw the students‟ preferences for mobile
learning in distance education.
o examine what extent the distance learners
are used to mobile learning.
Instruments:The researcher use questionnaire as a
research instrument for data collection
Researcher developed questionnaire by using
five-point likert scale called as Survey of
Mobile Learning in Distance Education
(SMLDE) on the basis of literature and
related researches.
Reference:Yousof, Muhammad; "Effectiveness of mobile learning in
distance education“, October 2007 [Online] Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3a/e7/73.pdf (Accessed: April 30/2008)
Introduced to: dr. AlaaDone by: Aaisha Al.Badi(68701/06)
focuses on the evaluation of specific technology features
Study titleA study on the evaluation and
effectiveness analysis of web-based
learning portfolio(WBLP)
PurposeThe study aimed to:
o evaluates a web-based learning Portfolio
through practical teaching process ..
Instruments:questionnaire includes four aspects:
system functions
system interface
system use
its impacts on learning process.
evaluation of specific technology features:Result of user evaluation
System functions:
System functions(Portfolio Browse, Portfolio
Creation, Portfolio Guide, Portfolio Discussion
Board, Portfolio Bulletin Board, Portfolio Suggestion
Board)
Such results reveal that the six major functions of the
system have met the needs of the users very well.
Con,,Screen and interface design:
Based on the results of this survey, the screen and
interface design was appropriate in term of :
the overall framework
the overall configuration of colors and background
the overall layout of screen and window design
and overall interface operation method
Con,,System use:
Most of the users use the system continually
and make modification on their portfolios
content according to the teacher and peer
feedback
A very few of the users tend to ignore the
teacher and peers feedback.
Con,,WBLP impacts on learning process:
From the survey results, it appears to be that most
of the users agree that this system has been helpful
for their learning process or learning outcomes.
Reference:Chang, Chi-Cheng; “A study on the evaluation and
effectiveness analysis of web-based learning
portfolio(WBLP)” ,2001 [Online] British Journal of
Educational Technology,
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/SUSE/projects/ireport/articles/e-
portfolio/a%20study%20on%20the%20effectiveness
%20analysis%20of%20web-based%20learning
%20portfolio.pdf (Accessed: April 30/2008)